Critical Cooling Engineer

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer to work on critical cooling environments, including data centres. This role focuses on the maintenance and service of AC and close-control cooling systems, with requirements of a strong background in the field, F-Gas certification, and a UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary range of £45,000 – £55,000, door-to-door travel pay, and additional benefits like a company vehicle and 25 days of holiday.

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.
• NVQ in refrigeration & AC is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance and fault diagnosis of critical AC and 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

Strong 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

We are recruiting an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer to work on critical cooling environments, including data centres and other high-availability facilities.

This is a technically focused role centred 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)