Air Conditioning Technician

CBRE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Leeds is seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Technician to provide maintenance and support for building engineering systems. The ideal candidate will have completed an apprenticeship in air conditioning and hold a City & Guilds 2079 Level 2 Award. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, promoting a positive work environment and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits program

Learning and development opportunities

Volunteering Days

Exclusive Discounts

Qualifications

• Must have completed an apprenticeship or equivalent in Air Conditioning.
• Experience in maintenance and installation of refrigeration systems.
• Ability to diagnose faults and manage safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Ensure all repairs comply with regulations.
• Complete risk assessments for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Air Conditioning Installation

Refrigeration Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Fault Diagnosis

Education

Completed Apprenticeship in Air Conditioning

City & Guilds 2079 Level 2 Award

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Refrigeration

Tools

Test Equipment

Electrical Tools

Job description

Overview

Air Conditioning Technician

Job ID 236619

Posted 09-Sep-2025

Service line GWS Segment

Role type Full-time

Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s) Leeds - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Global Workplace Solutions is a division of CBRE providing integrated solutions across large multi-discipline property portfolios. We are an organisation that has people at the heart of its culture and our aim for this account is to deliver an exceptional service to BT.

Our BT Workplace team provide a full range of building maintenance services to their 8,000 buildings in the UK, from commercial offices and telephone exchanges to call centres and retail shops. We encourage new ways of working, driving innovation, whilst always living to our RISE values. Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence

The role: AC Engineer

The purpose of our AC Engineer role is to support the Technical Supervisor and/or the Area Operations Manager (AOM) providing a reactive and planned preventative maintenance service to building engineering systems and services at various sites in accordance with laid down procedures and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems and undertake PPM routines as assigned.
• Ensure that all repairs and installations are undertaken in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Ensure that all test equipment is calibrated, suitably maintained and meets current regulations.
• Complete suitable risk assessments for reactive and planned maintenance tasks to ensure safe working at all times.
• Diagnose faults on equipment and repair as necessary using manufacturer s manuals and drawings as required.
• Ensure Site Log Books are completed and updated in accordance with procedures.
• Produce reports as required for the Technical Supervisor.
• Maintain stock levels of spares as required.
• Participate in an Emergency Call Out service as required in accordance with the Out of Hours Rota.
• Other relevant duties consistent with the general requirements of BT Facilities Services service delivery as directed by line management.
• Undertake the Control of Works Authorised Person (AP) role and support identification of other relevant APs and Competent Persons (CPs) in cluster
• Acts as part of a team to deliver activities which support operational objectives
• Manages a variety of tasks and is able to plan accordingly within the short-term
• Interacts with stakeholders around specific work efforts and deliverables
• Supports delivery of Health and Safety policy and standards
• Oversee the activities of others to meet deadlines and quality standards taking account of impact outside area of responsibility.
• Supports the identification of ways to reduce cost and works within a given budget.

Person Specification

• Must have completed an apprenticeship or an equivalent formal training program in air conditioning and refrigeration installation and maintenance that includes sufficient relevant practical experience and theoretical knowledge to enable assessment as competent.
• Must hold a City & Guilds 2079 Level 2 Award in F Gas and ODS Regulations: Category 1 or equivalent.
• Desirable (in addition to the above): Hold a Level 3 NVQ diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Commercial & Industrial Air Conditioning Systems) or equivalent.
• PASMA
• IPAF
• Manual Handling
• Asbestos Awareness
• Confined space working
• Roof Working

Why CBRE & Benefits

Our mission: To build a world-class business through exceptional service and exceptional people

Salary & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits programme, designed to make sure you feel valued in your role, with benefits that support the mental, physical, emotional and financial health for you and your family.

Learning & Development: Access LinkedIn Learning from day one with over 16,000 courses available, grow through our internal career pathways and unlimited training support on Talent Coach.

Values-Based Culture: We encourage new ways of working, driving innovation, whilst always living to our RISE values. Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence.

Positive Work Environment: Over 74% of our colleagues would recommend us as a great place to work, according to our latest internal engagement survey.

Volunteering Days: Benefit from 2 paid volunteering days per year.

Exclusive Discounts: Nuffield gym memberships and restaurant discount cards

At CBRE, we value diversity and believe that everyone is extraordinary in their own way. We are an inclusive employer. Even if you are not sure you fit all the requirements for a particular role, we’d still love to hear from you. There may be another opportunity within CBRE that is more suitable for you now or in the future.