Air Conditioning Engineer

Linaker; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Buy and sell holiday

Volunteering day

Company van

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

Full training

Annual events

Job summary

Linaker, a long-established mechanical engineering provider in the UK, is seeking an HVAC Engineer to join our national team, delivering planned and reactive maintenance across commercial and retail sites to keep systems safe, efficient and compliant.

You will perform fault finding on AHUs/FCUs/VRV/VRF and chillers, maintain documentation in CAFM, and participate in the on-call rota while upholding health and safety standards. This role offers growth in a supportive, client‑facing environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration / HVAC (or equivalent).
• F-Gas Category 1 qualification is required.
• Proven commercial HVAC maintenance experience across sites.
• Good electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence and strong Health & Safety understanding.
• Knowledge of F-Gas compliance and environmental regulations.
• Experience with large or complex sites (e.g., chillers, AHUs).
• ACRIB Gold Skills Card is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive and reactive maintenance on HVAC systems (AHUs, FCUs, VRV/VRF, splits, chillers).
• Fault finding, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical and electrical components.
• Ensure work complies with statutory, SFG20, and company procedures.
• Record job details accurately in the CAFM system.
• Identify remedial works with clear technical detail.
• Maintain van stock, tools, and plant; participate in call-outs.
• Be part of the on-call rota where applicable.

Skills

F-Gas Category 1

HVAC maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Driving licence

Health & Safety

SFG20

F-Gas compliance

ASHP/GSHP

Experience: 5+ years

Asbestos awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration / HVAC (or equivalent)

Job description

WELCOME TO LINAKER

For over 30 years, Linaker has built a reputation for delivering dependable, high-quality mechanical engineering services across a wide range of client environments. Our strength lies in keeping critical systems operational—supporting organisations with technical precision, responsive maintenance, and long-term reliability. Founded on trust, care, and reliability, we’re more than a service provider—we’re a fully embedded partner in our clients’ operations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an HVAC Engineer, you will be part of our National engineering team, responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a range of commercial and retail sites. You will ensure HVAC systems operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with statutory and client requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WITHIN YOUR SPECIFIED AREA

• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on HVAC systems including AHUs, FCUs, VRV/VRF, split systems, and chillers
• Fault finding, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical and electrical HVAC components
• Ensure work is completed in line with statutory compliance, SFG20, and company procedures
• Complete job documentation accurately via CAFM system
• Identify and report remedial works with clear technical detail
• Maintain van stock, tools, and plant
• Participate in call-out rota where applicable

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• NVQ Level 3 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration / HVAC (or equivalent)
• F-Gas Category 1
• Proven commercial HVAC maintenance experience
• Good electrical and mechanical fault‑finding skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety
• ACRIB Gold Skills Card (Desirable)
• Understanding of F‑Gas compliance and environmental regulations
• Electrical qualification or knowledge
• Asbestos awareness (Desirable)
• Experience working under the SFG20 framework for maintenance schedules
• Experience with larger complex sites, or critical plant systems (e.g. chillers, large AHUs)
• 5 Years Industry Experience in similar position (Preferred)
• Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) or Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) (Preferred)
• Be part of the on‑call rota

THE PACKAGE

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday to suit your schedule
• One paid volunteering day per year, empowering you to support causes that matter to you
• Company Van for site travel
• Access to our Employee assistant programme for wellbeing support
• Auto enrolment in the company pension scheme
• Full training by a supportive friendly team
• Annual events

INTERESTED

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and develop a team of engineers in a business that’s growing fast and investing in talent. If you’re ready to step into a pivotal role, influence outcomes, and build something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

If you think you’re a match, get in touch today