Air Conditioning Engineer

HVAC Total FM Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance of HVAC systems while ensuring high standards of client service. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and certification. Benefits include training, holidays, and pension contributions. Immediate contact with a recruiter is encouraged.

Benefits

Annual training budget

Perk Box

25 holidays + 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ / City & Guilds in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration required.
• F-Gas Category 1 certification is mandatory.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on AC and ventilation systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults and complete system checks.
• Maintain documentation and adhere to permit-to-work systems.

Skills

Fault-finding and diagnostic ability

Good understanding of ventilation systems

Competent with paperwork and maintenance systems

Health & Safety awareness (IOSH preferred)

Education

Level 3 NVQ / City & Guilds in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

F-Gas Category 1 certification

Job description

Air Conditioning Engineer

Location: Newcastle, Felling
Hours: 08:00-17:00 (site may operate out of hours)
Call Out: 1 in 6 (£150 retainer)

Role Overview

Seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer to carry out planned and reactive maintenance across a large, multi-building site. You’ll work with a range of HVAC and ventilation systems (including some older kit), ensuring reliability, compliance, and high standards of client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver PPM and reactive maintenance on AC and ventilation systems (AHUs, FCUs, splits).
• Diagnose and repair faults, carry out filter changes, and complete system checks.
• Maintain accurate documentation via CMMS/BMS and adhere to permit-to-work systems.
• Supervise or assist contractors, ensuring safe and compliant work practices.
• Support minor installation or upgrade works when required.
• Maintain a strong client-facing presence, meeting strict SLA and KPI targets.

Qualifications & Skills

• Level 3 NVQ / City & Guilds in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
• F-Gas Category 1 certification
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability
• Good understanding of ventilation systems and PPM processes
• Competent with paperwork and maintenance systems
• Health & Safety awareness (IOSH preferred)
• BMS experience and water hygiene knowledge desirable

Additional Details

• Tools: Provided
• Parking: On site
• Overtime: 1.5× Mon-Sat, 2.0× Sun (limited)
• Holidays: 25 + 8 bank holidays
• Pension: 3% contribution
• Benefits: Perk Box
• Training: Annual budget available
• Interview: 1 stage, face-to-face

Get in touch with Jacob from HVAC for more info!