Air Conditioning Engineer

Randstad CPE; Leicester; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A national contractor is looking for an experienced A/C Engineer to provide maintenance and repairs targeting retail environments across the Leicester region. Candidates should hold an NVQ Level 2 in Air Conditioning and F-Gas Certification. This position involves working with various air conditioning systems and requires a strong mechanical understanding along with excellent diagnostic skills. Benefits include a competitive salary of £44k and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary £44k

47.5 hour week Monday - Friday

26 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Van + Fuel Card

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration is required.
• F-Gas Certification is mandatory.
• Experience in mobile commercial or retail maintenance is needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality repairs and maintenance across retail environments.
• Provide planned and reactive maintenance for HVAC systems.
• Work independently and with subcontractors on various air conditioning systems.

Skills

Air conditioning systems knowledge

Mechanical building services

Fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Customer-focused attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

F-Gas Certification (C&G 2079 - Category 1)

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

My client is a national contractor looking for an experienced and qualified A/C Engineer to deliver high-quality repairs and maintenance across our UK retail contract portfolio. While the role is air-conditioning focused, a multi-skilled approach with solid mechanical and electrical (M&E) knowledge is essential.

As an Air Conditioning Engineer, you will provide planned and reactive maintenance to a variety of retail environments, ensuring all HVAC systems operate safely, efficiently, and in line with service standards.

You will work both independently and alongside other engineers or subcontractors to maintain optimal conditions in customer-facing spaces.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary £44k
• 47.5 hour week Monday - Friday
• 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Van + Fuel Card

Responsibilities

• Working on a portfolio of mixed commercial retail sites
• Covering Leicester region.
• Carrying out all the servicing & maintenance of commercial air-conditioning and refrigeration units
• Working on Various Air conditioning systems - VRV / VRFs, split & multi-split systems
• As a service engineer you will cover air handling, air con & refrigeration
• Complete all paperwork and documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Adhere to Health & Safety guidelines

My client is keen to meet with individuals with the following:

• NVQ Level 2 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (minimum requirement).
• F-Gas Certification (C&G 2079 - Category 1) - mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of air conditioning systems and general mechanical building services.
• Previous experience in a mobile commercial or retail maintenance role.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills with a proactive, customer-focused attitude.
• (maximum 6 penalty points).
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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