Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineer *Don't Miss Out

Prize Placements; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel/travel expenses covered

Accommodation when working away

Subsistence up to £20/night

20 days + Bank Holidays

Company pension after 3 months

Permanent, full-time role

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Prize Placements are seeking an experienced Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineer to join our Sutton/Croydon-based team. This mobile role covers planned maintenance and reactive breakdowns across commercial sites, with a company van provided and travel expenses covered.

Applicants should hold F-Gas Cat 1, have strong diagnostic skills, and be able to work independently while managing multiple site visits. Full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• F-Gas Category 1 qualification - essential.
• Previous experience working as an Air Conditioning and/or Refrigeration Engineer.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience carrying out both planned maintenance and reactive breakdowns.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Attend reactive call-outs and breakdowns.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently.
• Service, maintain and repair a variety of AC and refrigeration systems.
• Identify additional remedial works and report recommendations back to the office.
• Complete electronic job sheets and service documentation accurately and promptly following each visit.

Skills

Independent worker

Fault finding

Organisational skills

Customer facing

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Engineer - Croydon / Sutton - £40,000 - £50,000 + Company Van + Bonus

F-Gas Category 1 qualification - Essential

Prize Placements are looking for an experienced and reliable Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineer to join our key client based in Sutton / Croydon, Surrey.

This is a mobile role, carrying out planned preventative maintenance, servicing, fault finding and reactive breakdown works across a wide range of commercial client sites, including bakeries, gyms, retail premises and other commercial environments. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, managing their own workload and representing the company professionally while on customer sites. A company van will be provided, together with the support and equipment required to carry out the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Attend reactive call-outs and breakdowns.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently.
• Service, maintain and repair a variety of AC and refrigeration systems.
• Identify additional remedial works and report recommendations back to the office.
• Complete electronic job sheets and service documentation accurately and promptly following each visit.
• Ensure works are completed safely and in accordance with current legislation and industry standards.
• Maintain company tools, equipment and vehicle to a good standard.
• Manage parts and materials required for allocated jobs.
• Be prepared to travel to different customer sites as required.

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• F-Gas Category 1 qualification - essential.
• Previous experience working as an Air Conditioning and/or Refrigeration Engineer.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience carrying out both planned maintenance and reactive breakdowns.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently

Package & Benefits

• Company van provided.
• Fuel and authorised business travel expenses covered.
• Company-related expenses reimbursed.
• Accommodation arranged/paid for when working away where applicable.
• When staying away overnight, reasonable subsistence/meal expenses will be reimbursed up to £20 per night, subject to receipts being provided.
• 20 days annual holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Company pension scheme after successfully completing 3 months' employment, subject to eligibility.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Ongoing support from our office and management team.
• Opportunity to develop and progress within a growing company.

Salary: Dependent on experience

Location: Mobile

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent