Static AC/Fridge PPM Engineer - Cambridge - 38K

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

Job summary

A well-established contractor in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector is looking for a proactive Refrigeration & Air Conditioning PPM Maintenance Engineer. This full-time role is located in Cambridge and involves performing planned and reactive maintenance on a range of systems. Candidates must have a City & Guilds F-Gas qualification and a Full UK Driving Licence. The position offers a competitive salary of £38,000, a company vehicle, health insurance, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Company vehicle and fuel card

Company mobile phone

Overtime opportunities

Government pension scheme

BUPA Health Insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Confident in planned preventative maintenance and routine service work.
• Experience with refrigeration systems including water chillers.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
• Diagnose faults and recommend remedial action.
• Complete paperwork and service reports accurately and on time.
• Participate in the emergency call-out rota.

Skills

Experience with air‑conditioning systems

Fault-finding ability

Good electrical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Education

City & Guilds 2079 (F-Gas)

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

18th Edition Electrical

IPAF

PASMA

Job description

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning PPM Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £38,000 per annum

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
• 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).