Static Fridge / AC PPM Engineer - Cambridge

Pertemps; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established contractor in Cambridge is seeking a proactive Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Service / Maintenance Engineer. This role requires experience with a range of refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, good fault-finding ability, and excellent communication skills. Candidates must hold a City & Guilds 2079 (F-Gas) certification and a full UK Driving Licence. The position offers a salary of £35,000, benefits including a company vehicle, health insurance, and 25 holidays plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Company vehicle and fuel card

Company mobile phone

Overtime opportunities

Government pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

BUPA Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience working on a broad range of air-conditioning systems including split, multi-split, VRV/VRF.
• Experience with refrigeration systems, including water chillers.
• Strong fault-finding ability and good general electrical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
• Diagnose faults and repair equipment.
• Complete paperwork and service reports accurately.
• Work independently or as part of a small team.
• Participate in the emergency call-out rota.

Skills

Fault-finding ability

Good communication skills

Electrical knowledge

Experience with air-conditioning systems

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: £35,000 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

• £35,000 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 in Cambridge, supporting a well‑organised PPM schedule (six‑month cycles).