Air Conditioning Installer

HVAC Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van with personal use

Overtime opportunities

Pension scheme

23 days + BH

Job summary

HVAC Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Installation Engineer to join an established HVAC company covering London and surrounding areas. This role focuses on installation across high-end residential properties, commercial offices and occasional retail sites.

You will install VRV/VRF, AHUs and FCUs, commission systems and work directly with clients, with some maintenance activity and a clear path for progression.

Qualifications

• Strong experience installing VRV/VRF, split and multi-split systems.
• F-Gas Category 1 qualification essential.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Able to work independently and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Install VRV/VRF and split systems across sites.
• Replace AHUs/FCUs and associated equipment.
• Carry out refrigeration pipework, brazing, testing and commissioning.
• Approximately 25% servicing/PPMs and fault finding.
• Work across residential, commercial and retail environments.

Skills

AC installation

VRV/VRF knowledge

AHU/FCU knowledge

Fault finding

Client communication

UK driving licence

Education

City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Air Conditioning

Tools

Refrigeration piping tools

Job description

Air Conditioning Installation Engineer

Salary: Up to £55,000 DOE + Overtime

Location: London & Surrounding Areas – Mainly within the M25

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (Some Flexibility)

Job Type: Permanent – Mobile

Role: 75% Installation / 25% Maintenance

We are recruiting for an experienced Air Conditioning Installation Engineer to join an established HVAC company covering London and the surrounding areas.

This is a predominantly installation-based position, working across high-end residential properties, commercial offices and occasional retail sites.

We are looking for a technically strong engineer with extensive AC installation experience, who is confident working independently, fault finding and dealing directly with clients.

The Role

• Installation of VRV/VRF, split and multi-split air conditioning systems.
• Installation and replacement of AHUs, FCUs, compressors and associated HVAC equipment.
• Refrigeration pipework, brazing, pressure testing, condensate drainage and installation of supports.
• Working from technical drawings, carrying out system set-up, testing and commissioning.
• Approximately 25% servicing, PPMs, reactive maintenance and fault finding.
• Working across high-end residential, commercial office and retail environments.

No chiller experience is required.

Requirements

• Strong commercial and residential air conditioning installation experience.
• F-Gas Category 1 qualification essential.
• Experience with VRV/VRF, split systems, pipework, brazing and commissioning.
• Good technical knowledge of AHUs, FCUs and general HVAC systems.
• City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Air Conditioning desirable but not essential.
• Confident working independently, carrying out fault finding and communicating with clients.
• Full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £55,000 basic salary DOE.
• Plenty of overtime available, with weekends paid at time and a half.
• Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, with some flexibility.
• Company van with personal use and fuel card.
• No mandatory call-out rota.
• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays, increasing to 23 days after 1 year.
• Pension scheme, training and progression opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Air Conditioning Installer / AC Installation Engineer looking for a well-paid, predominantly installation-focused position with excellent overtime opportunities and long-term stability.