Air conditioning engineer

The Workshop; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Overtime Rates

Door-to-Door Travel

Pension

Job summary

The Workshop is seeking a field-based Air Conditioning Engineer to cover the Basingstoke area, with work within a 20-mile radius. You will manage planned and reactive maintenance on commercial AC systems, with an on-call rota and no domestic work.

Join a growing engineering team dedicated to high service standards, with opportunities to contribute to continued expansion and customer-focused support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years independent field experience in commercial air conditioning.
• Strong experience with VRV/VRF systems.
• F-Gas certification held.
• Level 2 NVQ Diploma (City & Guilds 6187) or equivalent.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication skills.
• PASMA/IPAF preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on commercial AC systems.
• Diagnose and repair reactive breakdowns efficiently.
• Maintain and service complex VRV/VRF equipment.
• Attend out-of-hours breakdowns as part of the on-call rota.
• Complete service reports and relevant documentation accurately.
• Communicate professionally with customers and colleagues.
• Work independently while maintaining high service standards.
• Support the continued growth of the engineering team.

Skills

Field experience

VRV/VRF knowledge

F-Gas certification

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Driving licence (UK)

PASMA certification

IPAF certification

Education

Level 2 NVQ Diploma (City & Guilds 6187) or equivalent

Job description

Air Conditioning Engineer
Up to £47,000
Permanent
Basingstoke

Join a growing engineering business that has expanded significantly over the last couple of years and is continuing to build their team. This is a field-based Qualified Air Conditioning Engineer position, working mainly within a 20-mile radius of Basingstoke. You'll work independently across planned and reactive maintenance. The role is commercial-focused, with no domestic work, and includes an existing one-in-six on-call rota.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on commercial AC systems.
• Diagnose and repair reactive breakdowns efficiently.
• Maintain and service complex VRV/VRF equipment.
• Attend out-of-hours breakdowns as part of the on-call rota.
• Complete service reports and relevant documentation accurately.
• Communicate professionally with customers and colleagues.
• Work independently while maintaining high service standards.
• Support the continued growth of the engineering team.

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Minimum of 2 years independent field experience in commercial air conditioning.
• Strong experience working with complex VRV/VRF systems.
• Current F-Gas certification.
• Level 2 NVQ Diploma (City & Guilds 6187) or equivalent.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Strong commercial awareness and work ethic.
• Excellent communication skills.
• PASMA and IPAF certification are preferred but not essential.

Benefits

• Enhanced Overtime Rates, OOH call-outs 2x or 2.5x depending on the day and time.
• Door-to-Door Travel.
• Pension.

Additional Information

The Air Conditioning Engineer will participate in a one-week-in-six on-call rota. OOH call-outs are , 2x or 2.5x, depending on the time/day, with a minimum four-hour payment and door-to-door travel paid.

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