Air Conditioning Engineer

300 North Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering service provider is seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer for their technical team in the Darlington area. The role involves maintenance, fault finding, and repair of HVAC systems across local facilities. Candidates should have F-Gas Category 1 certification and proven HVAC experience. Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and callout benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Callout pay and standby compensation

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Air Conditioning / HVAC Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of building services and temperature control systems.
• Ability to pass an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct PPM and reactive maintenance on AC systems.
• Perform mechanical fault finding and corrective repairs.
• Ensure safe handling and management of refrigerants.
• Carry out statutory and compliance checks for HVAC systems.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical repairs

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

F-Gas Category 1 certification

Job description

Air Conditioning Engineer

Darlington + 3 Local Sites (within 10-mile radius)

Full-time, Permanent £38,000 - £40,000 + Callout

We are seeking a skilled Air Conditioning Engineer to join our client's technical team on a large pharmaceutical site in the Darlington area. Working across up to three local facilities (all within a 10-mile radius), you'll be responsible for the maintenance, fault finding and repair of HVAC systems, ensuring a safe and compliant environment for critical operations.

A daily pool vehicle is provided for site travel.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum
• Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (40 hrs, 1 hour unpaid lunch)
• Callout: 1 in 4 rota
  • £150 standby
  • 4-hour minimum per call, paid at x1.5 or x2
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free onsite parking

Role Overview

You’ll be delivering both planned and reactive HVAC maintenance, supporting heating/cooling services across a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. Strong diagnostic ability and a professional approach to compliance is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct PPM and reactive maintenance on AC systems (split units, VRV/VRF)
• Perform mechanical fault finding and corrective repairs
• Ensure safe handling and management of refrigerants
• Carry out statutory and compliance checks for critical HVAC systems
• Work collaboratively with onsite facilities and engineering teams
• Maintain accurate records for audits and compliance reporting
• Attend nearby sister sites if required (pool vehicle provided)

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Air Conditioning / HVAC Engineer
• F-Gas Category 1 certification is essential
• Experience with VRV/VRF, FCUs, AHUs, chillers desirable
• Strong knowledge of building services and temperature control systems
• Excellent fault-finding and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to pass an Enhanced DBS check

If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity, please send your updated CV to (url removed).