Air Conditioning Service & Breakdown Engineer

SFE Services Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Laptop

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and qualifications

20 days’ annual leave + holidays

Mental health support

Team events

Job summary

SFE Services Ltd is an established air conditioning and mechanical ventilation specialist based in High Wycombe. We are seeking an experienced Service & Breakdown Engineer to service commercial and residential clients across Buckinghamshire and the Southeast.

The role focuses on fault finding, maintenance, and repairs across split, multi-split and VRF/VRV systems, with opportunities for training and career development. A company vehicle is provided along with other benefits.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or higher in air conditioning and refrigeration.
• Current F-Gas certification.
• Proven experience in air conditioning service, maintenance and fault finding.
• Full UK driving licence with home location within practical travelling distance of High Wycombe.
• Right to work in the UK.
• CSCS, IPAF and PASMA qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Service, planned preventative maintenance, fault finding and repairs across split, multi-split and VRF/VRV air conditioning systems and ventilation equipment.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs safely and effectively.
• Complete thorough maintenance visits, including operational checks and recording findings.
• Provide clear service reports and recommendations for remedial works.
• Communicate professionally with clients, suppliers and the office team.
• Work independently with technical support available when needed; assist junior engineers and apprentices.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Client communication

Team support

Education

NVQ Level 2 in air conditioning and refrigeration

F-Gas certification

Job description

Air Conditioning Service & Breakdown Engineer

£45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year DOE

SFE Services Ltd is an established, family-run air conditioning and mechanical ventilation specialist based in High Wycombe. We’re looking for an experienced Service & Breakdown Engineer to join our team, looking after a varied portfolio of commercial and residential clients.

If you enjoy fault finding, take pride in doing a thorough job and want to work in a team where your contribution is recognised, we’d like to hear from you.

What we offer:

• £45,000–£50,000 basic salary DOE, reflecting your experience and technical ability.
• Company vehicle, laptop and specialist equipment.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Direct technical support from our Operations Director and support from our office team.
• Ongoing training, qualifications and career development.
• 20 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.
• Mental health support programme.
• Team events and corporate days out.

The role:

Your main focus will be servicing, planned preventative maintenance, fault finding and repairs across split, multi-split and VRF/VRV air conditioning systems, alongside ventilation and associated equipment.

You will:

• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs safely and effectively.
• Complete thorough maintenance visits, including operational checks and recording findings.
• Provide clear service reports and recommendations for remedial works.
• Communicate professionally with clients, suppliers and the office team.
• Work independently, with technical support available when needed.
• Support junior engineers and apprentices where required.

Installation experience would be useful, but this is primarily a service and breakdown role.

What we’re looking for:

• A relevant NVQ Level 2 qualification or above in air conditioning and refrigeration.
• Current F-Gas certification.
• Proven experience in air conditioning service, maintenance and fault finding.
• Strong diagnostic skills and the ability to manage service and breakdown visits independently.
• A reliable, organised approach, with accurate and timely paperwork.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A home location within a practical travelling distance of High Wycombe.
• The right to work in the UK.

CSCS, IPAF and PASMA qualifications are advantageous.

Working area:

Our work is predominantly across Buckinghamshire, London and the Southeast, with occasional nationwide projects, overnight stays and weekend work. Willingness to cover these areas is essential, and we’ll discuss the travel requirements openly during the initial conversation.