Air Conditioning Engineer

Trident Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced Chiller Engineer or Air Conditioning Engineer to join a Bristol-based HVAC team. You will service, commission and repair chiller and air conditioning systems across commercial and industrial sites, ensuring safety and high standards.

Key responsibilities include maintenance, fault-finding, and system improvements with a range of equipment from multiple manufacturers. Applicants should have F-Gas 1, 3+ years' experience, and a clean UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• F-Gas Category 1 required.
• NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration or AC.
• Minimum of three years' industry experience.
• Experience with split systems, VRV/VRF equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of refrigeration principles and HVAC systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage time.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel and DBS check if required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing and commissioning of chiller and air conditioning systems.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs on liquid chillers and associated equipment.
• Service, maintain and improve cooling/heating system performance.
• Undertake fault-finding across refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Work with various compressor technologies and manufacturers.
• Complete work to a high standard within agreed timescales and safety procedures.
• Produce accurate reports and service logs for site visits.
• Maintain professional relationships with customers and site reps.
• Travel to customer sites as required to provide engineering support.

Skills

F-Gas Category 1

NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2/3

3+ years experience

Split/VRV/VRF systems

Fault-finding skills

Understanding HVAC principles

Independent worker

Full UK driving licence

DBS check willingness

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Refrigeration or AC

Job description

Chiller Engineer / Air Conditioning Engineer

Location: Bristol

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Chiller Engineer or Air Conditioning Engineer to join a specialist HVAC team based in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in refrigeration, air conditioning and chiller systems to work across a varied portfolio of commercial and industrial sites.

The role will involve servicing, commissioning, maintaining and repairing liquid chillers, heat pumps and air conditioning equipment, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You will work with a range of equipment and manufacturers, carrying out planned maintenance, reactive repairs, fault-finding and system improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing and commissioning of chiller, refrigeration and air conditioning systems.


• Diagnose faults and complete repairs on liquid chillers, heat pumps and associated equipment.


• Service, maintain and improve the performance and efficiency of cooling and heating systems.


• Undertake fault-finding across a range of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.


• Work with various compressor technologies and equipment from different manufacturers.


• Complete all work to a high standard, within agreed timescales and in accordance with health and safety procedures.


• Identify opportunities for system improvements and recommend appropriate repair solutions.


• Produce accurate engineering reports, service records and detailed operating logs for all site visits.


• Maintain professional working relationships with customers and site representatives.


• Travel to customer sites as required, providing reliable and professional engineering support.

Essential Skills & Experience

• F-Gas Category 1 qualification.


• NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning or a relevant engineering discipline.


• Minimum of three years' relevant industry experience.


• Experience working with split systems, VRV and VRF air conditioning equipment.


• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and repair skills.


• Good understanding of refrigeration principles and commercial HVAC systems.


• Ability to work independently, manage workloads and complete jobs within planned timeframes.


• Full, clean UK driving licence.


• Good computer literacy, including the ability to use a tablet to complete reports and service documentation.


• Willingness to travel to customer sites.


• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience commissioning chillers and refrigeration equipment.


• Hands-on experience with liquid chillers and heat pump systems.


• Experience working with a variety of compressor technologies and leading equipment manufacturers.


• Knowledge of energy-efficient cooling and heating solutions.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £45,000 per annum.


• Permanent, full-time employment.


• Opportunity to work on a varied range of commercial and industrial HVAC systems.


• Further details regarding additional benefits and the overall package will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a technically competent and motivated engineer with a solid background in refrigeration and air conditioning. You will have strong diagnostic skills, a professional approach to customer service and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

Candidates with previous chiller commissioning experience will be particularly well suited to this opportunity, although experienced air conditioning engineers with strong refrigeration knowledge are also encouraged to apply.