Critical Cooling Engineer

Perigon Search Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer to support critical cooling environments. The role involves servicing and maintaining AC systems with a focus on high-availability facilities. Candidates should have a strong background in air conditioning systems, relevant certifications, and a full UK driving licence. Benefits include a salary range of £45,000 to £55,000 per annum, travel pay, a company vehicle, and additional vacation days.

Benefits

Door-to-door travel pay

Company vehicle (fully equipped)

Company laptop and smartphone

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong background in air conditioning and critical cooling systems.
• Experience with AHUs, DX plant, CRAC and CRAH units.
• F-Gas certification and full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance and fault diagnosis of critical AC and close‑control cooling systems.
• Planned and reactive works on live, mission‑critical sites.
• Completion of service reports and compliance documentation.
• Professional, safety‑focused engagement on customer sites.

Skills

Background in air conditioning and critical cooling systems

Experience with AHUs, DX plant, CRAC and CRAH units

F-Gas certification

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ in refrigeration & AC

Job description

Job Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer to work on critical cooling environments, including data centres and other high‑availability facilities. This role focuses on air conditioning and close‑control cooling systems, covering a mix of AHUs, DX systems, CRAC and CRAH units where system uptime is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance and fault diagnosis of critical AC and close‑control cooling systems
• Planned and reactive works on live, mission‑critical sites
• Completion of service reports and compliance documentation
• Professional, safety‑focused engagement on customer sites

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 – £55,000 per annum
• Door‑to‑door travel pay
• Company vehicle (fully equipped)
• Company laptop and smartphone
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme

Requirements

• Strong background in air conditioning and critical cooling systems
• Experience with AHUs, DX plant, CRAC and CRAH units
• F‑Gas certification and full UK driving licence
• NVQ in refrigeration & AC (preferred not essential)