Edinburgh Air Conditioning Engineer — VRF/Chiller Specialist

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully equipped company van

On call rota 1 in 7

Company pension scheme

24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer to cover commercial contracts across the Central Belt of Scotland, with duties including PPM, reactive maintenance, and install work in Edinburgh.

You will diagnose faults in VRF/VRF, chillers and heat pumps, conduct site surveys, and liaise with clients to ensure satisfaction. A City & Guilds/NVQ in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning and F-Gas Cat 1 are required.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or NVQ in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning with F-Gas Cat 1.
• Proven experience in servicing, maintaining, and installing air conditioning systems.
• Strong knowledge of VRF systems, chillers and heat pump technology.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly.
• Ability to manage workload across PPM, compliance and reactive maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of commercial air conditioning systems, ensuring compliance with manufacturer and industry standards.
• Carry out reactive repairs and fault diagnosis on systems such as VRF/VRF, split units, chillers, and heat pumps.
• Install new air conditioning units and associated equipment in line with project specifications and health & safety regulations.
• Complete site surveys and provide technical recommendations for upgrades or replacements where necessary.
• Ensure all works are completed efficiently, on time, and to a high standard with minimal disruption to the client.
• Accurately complete service reports, job sheets, and compliance paperwork for all site visits.
• Liaise directly with clients, site managers, and office staff to ensure clear communication and customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures at all times, including the correct use of PPE and safe working practices.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order.
• Stay up to date with industry standards, product developments, and compliance regulations.

Skills

PPM scheduling

Fault diagnosis

Client liaison

Health & safety

Air conditioning knowledge

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Refrigeration & AC

F-Gas Cat 1 certificate

Tools

VRF systems

Chillers

Heat pumps

Job description

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer to cover commercial contracts across the Central Belt of Scotland, with duties including PPM, reactive maintenance, and install work in Edinburgh.

You will diagnose faults in VRF/VRF, chillers and heat pumps, conduct site surveys, and liaise with clients to ensure satisfaction. A City & Guilds/NVQ in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning and F-Gas Cat 1 are required.