Refrigeration and air conditioning engineer

CV Bay Ltd; Rivington; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in HVAC is seeking an experienced Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer. This full-time position based in the North West offers competitive salary, door-to-door travel pay, and a supportive family-friendly environment. Candidates must have FGAS qualifications and proven experience in refrigeration and AC service. The role comes with attractive benefits including paid holidays, private medical insurance, and a company van for personal use.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Company van with personal use option

Pension scheme

Staff discount card

Qualifications

• Must have FGAS qualification.
• Field experience in refrigeration and AC services required.
• Hydrocarbon qualification preferable.

Responsibilities

• Perform service and repairs on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Travel to various job sites in the North West.
• Participate in a 1 in 6 callout rota.

Skills

FGAS qualification

Proven field experience in refrigeration & AC service

Hydrocarbon qualification

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Job description

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer

(Service & Maintenance)

Manchester and surrounding (North West)

Are you an experienced Refrigeration & AC Engineer looking for a role where you’re valued, rewarded, and supported? Join our team and become part of a company with over 50 years’ experience working with pubs, restaurants, medical centres, petrol stations – and now, predominantly hospital contracts.

You’ll spend around 80% of your time on refrigeration and 20% on air conditioning, carrying out service and repair on equipment such as:

• Upright & under-counter fridges / freezers
• Display fridges & cold rooms
• Ice machines, cellar cooling & bottle coolers
• VRVs, VRFs & splits

What we offer you:

• Salary up to £39,520 (based on experience)
• 40 hours per week (Mon–Fri)
• Door-to-door travel paid
• 1 in 6 callout rota
• Overtime at x1.5 / x2
• 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + your birthday off
• (rising to 25 + 8 + birthday after 2 years)
• Extra day off every 5 years’ service
• Private medical insurance
• Company van (Transit Custom / Nissan) with personal use option
• Fuel card, laptop, tools, mobile phone & uniform
• Sick pay
• Pension scheme – starts at 4% and increases to 7% with service
• Staff discount card – JD Sports, Go Outdoors, Millets, Blacks, Tessuti, Berghaus & more

What we’re looking for:

• FGAS qualification (essential)
• NVQ Level 2 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (desirable)
• Hydrocarbon qualification
• Full UK driving licence
• Proven field experience in refrigeration & AC service / repairs

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a stable, family-feel company that invests in its people. With over half a century in the industry, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent service while making sure our engineers have the tools, support, and rewards they deserve.