Air Conditioning Engineer

Workshop Recruitment; Worting; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Overtime Rates

OOH call-outs paid 1.5x/2x/2.5x

Door-to-Door Travel

Pension

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment is seeking an Air Conditioning Engineer to cover a 20-mile radius around Basingstoke. You will work field-based on commercial systems, primarily planned and reactive maintenance, with an on-call rota of one-in-six.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality service away from domestic installs. Requirements include 2+ years' independent field experience on VRV/VRF systems, F-Gas, NVQ Level 2 6187, a full UK driving licence, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Driving licence

Education

F-Gas certification

NVQ Level 2 6187

Tools

VRV/VRF systems

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 paid at 1.5x 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 paid at 1.5x, 2x or 2.5x, depending on the time/day, with a minimum four-hour payment and door-to-door travel paid