Refrigeration & AC Service / Maintenance Engineer

Pertemps; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable contractor in the UK is looking for a Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Service/Maintenance Engineer. You will conduct planned maintenance and support on reactive breakdowns across various systems. The ideal candidate will have City & Guilds 2079 certification, a full UK driving licence, and experience in air-conditioning systems. The role includes benefits like a company vehicle, health insurance, and 25 days holiday. The salary is competitive at £38,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Benefits

Company vehicle and fuel card

BUPA Health Insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Good experience working on a broad range of air‑conditioning systems.
• Experience with refrigeration systems, including water chillers.
• Excellent communication skills—both customer‑facing and written.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
• Diagnose faults and repair equipment or recommend action.
• Participate in the emergency call‑out rota.

Skills

Good experience working on a broad range of air‑conditioning systems

Strong fault‑finding ability

Excellent communication skills

Education

City & Guilds 2079 (F‑Gas)

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

18th Edition Electrical

IPAF

PASMA

Job description

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Service / Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £38,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Location: Cambridge

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

My client is a long-established and successful contractor in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning. They are seeking a proactive, reliable Service & Maintenance Engineer to join our team at a major site in Cambridge.

This role is ideal for an engineer who is confident with planned preventative maintenance and routine service work, with occasional support on reactive breakdowns.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a range of refrigeration and air‑conditioning systems, including split systems, VRV/VRF units, water chillers and associated equipment.
• Diagnose faults, repair equipment where possible, or recommend appropriate remedial action.
• Complete all required paperwork and service reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Work independently or as part of a small onsite team.
• Participate in the emergency call‑out rota (one allocated day per week under the site rota system).

Qualifications

Essential

• City & Guilds 2079 (F‑Gas)
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• 18th Edition Electrical
• IPAF
• PASMA

Experience & Skills

• Good experience working on a broad range of air‑conditioning systems (split, multi‑split, VRV/VRF).
• Experience with refrigeration systems, including water chillers.
• Strong fault‑finding ability and good general electrical knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills—both customer‑facing and written.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a small team.

Benefits

• £38,000 salary (flexibility for strong candidates)
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Company mobile phone
• Overtime opportunities
• Government pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• BUPA Health Insurance

Additional Information

You will be working on a large, prestigious site at, supporting a well‑organised PPM schedule (six‑month cycles).

If interested, please send a copy of your moist up‑to‑date CV