Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineer

Highgrove Recruitment Group Limited; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Air Conditioning and Refrigeration PPM Engineer to focus on planned preventative maintenance across the West Midlands. Successful candidates will have proven experience in refrigeration engineering and hold relevant qualifications like FGAS Category 1. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a company van and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Company vehicle + fuel card

Overtime and on-call allowances

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in refrigeration engineering, ideally within commercial or retail environments.
• Strong knowledge of PPM practices and refrigeration systems.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled PPM servicing and inspections on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify faults during routine maintenance.
• Complete service reports accurately and on time.

Skills

Refrigeration engineering

PPM practices

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

FGAS Category 1 qualification

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Job description

Overview

Location: West Midlands & Midlands

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + (based on experience) + Overtime + Company Van + Benefits

About the Role: We are currently seeking a skilled and reliable Air Conditioning and Refrigeration PPM Engineer to join our growing team. This role is primarily focused on Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) works, with a strong emphasis on refrigeration systems across a variety of commercial and industrial sites within the West Midlands and broader Midlands region.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled PPM servicing and inspections on a wide range of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Diagnose, identify, and rectify any faults found during routine maintenance.
• Ensure all maintenance is carried out in accordance with industry standards, health & safety regulations, and company procedures.
• Complete service reports and documentation accurately and on time.
• Liaise with customers and site contacts to ensure clear communication of work carried out and any recommendations.

Key Equipment Worked On

• Commercial refrigeration systems (cold rooms, display fridges, freezers)
• Split A/C units and VRV/VRF systems
• Walk-in chillers and freezer rooms

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in refrigeration engineering, ideally within commercial or retail environments
• Strong knowledge of PPM practices and refrigeration systems
• FGAS Category 1 qualified (essential)
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or equivalent
• Full UK driving licence
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Overtime and on-call allowances
• Tools and uniform provided
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities