Air Conditioning Service Engineer

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Overtime pay at 1.5×

Door-to-door travel time paid

Company van

Company mobile phone and tablet

21 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays

Birthday off

Pension scheme

Tools and PPE provided

Training and certification support

Career progression opportunities

Permanent, full-time position

Typical 8am-5pm hours

Job summary

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an Air Conditioning Service Engineer for the Northampton area. The role covers mobile service and maintenance across commercial and large domestic air conditioning systems, with travel to Northampton, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.

You will perform planned maintenance, fault finding, repairs, and on-site customer support, working with an established engineering team while maintaining records and ensuring Health & Safety compliance.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 2 F-Gas or equivalent.
• Experience in air conditioning service and maintenance.
• Experience with split, multi-split and VRF systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good customer-facing and communication skills.
• IPAF, PASMA, CSCS and relevant electrical qualifications would be advantageous but aren't essential.
• Knowledge of AHUs and ventilation systems would be beneficial.
• Basic electrical knowledge relevant to HVAC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned service and maintenance of split, multi-split and VRF air conditioning systems.
• Diagnose faults during reactive service calls.
• Complete repairs and aiming for a first-time fix wherever possible.
• Carry out planned system repairs following quoted works.
• Work across a range of commercial HVAC systems.
• Support installation and commissioning work when required.
• Maintain accurate service records, timesheets and completion paperwork.
• Ensure work complies with relevant Health & Safety requirements.
• Provide professional customer service while working on site.
• Support site handovers and demonstrations where required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Fault finding

Diagnose faults

Autonomy

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 F-Gas or equivalent

Job description

Air Conditioning Service Engineer - Northampton

We are recruiting for an experienced Air Conditioning Service Engineer to join a growing HVAC business covering Northampton, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.

This is a mobile service and maintenance position working across commercial and larger domestic air conditioning systems. The successful Air Conditioning Service Engineer will carry out planned maintenance, fault finding, repairs and associated works while providing a professional service to customers.

The company offers an excellent package including door-to-door travel pay, overtime at time and a half and an annual performance bonus.

The Role

As an Air Conditioning Service Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned service and maintenance of split, multi-split and VRF air conditioning systems
• Diagnosing faults during reactive service calls
• Completing repairs and aiming to achieve a first-time fix wherever possible
• Carrying out planned system repairs following quoted works
• Working across a range of commercial HVAC systems
• Supporting installation and commissioning work when required
• Maintaining accurate service records, timesheets and completion paperwork
• Ensuring work complies with relevant Health & Safety requirements
• Providing professional customer service while working on site
• Supporting site handovers and demonstrations where requiredThe Air Conditioning Service Engineer will work independently across customer sites while receiving support from an established engineering team.

What We're Looking For

The successful Air Conditioning Service Engineer will ideally have:

• City & Guilds Level 2 F-Gas or equivalent
• Previous air conditioning service and maintenance experience
• Experience working with split, multi-split and VRF systems
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Commercial HVAC experience
• Experience with commissioning would be advantageous
• Knowledge of AHUs and ventilation systems would be beneficial
• Basic electrical knowledge relevant to HVAC equipment
• Full UK driving licence
• Good customer-facing and communication skills
• Ability to manage a mobile workload independentlyIPAF, PASMA, CSCS and relevant electrical qualifications would also be advantageous but aren't essential.

Package

The successful Air Conditioning Service Engineer will receive:

• £34,000-£52,000, depending on qualifications and experience
• Annual performance bonus
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Door-to-door travel time paid
• Company van
• Company mobile phone and tablet
• 21 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Pension scheme
• Power tools and PPE provided
• Jobs typical 2-3 weeks in advance
• Training and certification support
• Career progression opportunities
• Permanent, full-time position
• Typical Monday-Friday hours of 8am-5pmThis is an excellent opportunity for an Air Conditioning Service Engineer looking for a well-paid mobile position with strong overtime opportunities, paid travel and long-term development.