Trainee Air Conditioning&Nbsp;Engineer

HVAC Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is looking for a Trainee Air Conditioning Engineer in the Berkshire region. This role involves servicing and maintaining various air conditioning systems, providing opportunities to gain hands-on experience across multiple commercial sites. The successful candidate will ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 and have at least 3 years' experience in the field. A full UK driving licence is essential. Competitive salary of up to £45,000 with benefits including a company van and development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Company van

Tablet and phone provided

Full PPE provided

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain VRF and split systems.
• Attend to reactive maintenance tasks.
• Liaise with clients for service delivery.

Skills

Knowledge of refrigeration and A/C systems

Fault finding and diagnostics

Self-motivation

Good communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Job description

Trainee Air Conditioning Engineer

Location: Berkshire Region (with travel to Central London, Bournemouth, Newbury & Reading)

Salary: Up to £45,000 + Company Van & Fuel Card

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (40 hours per week)

Benefits: 28 days holiday, company van, tablet, phone, tools, and full PPE provided

The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Air Conditioning Engineer to join a supportive and growing engineering team operating across the South of England. This hands‑on role will involve working on a variety of commercial sites, including office buildings, energy facilities, and smaller local businesses.

You’ll gain valuable experience across a range of air conditioning and refrigeration systems while working both independently and alongside experienced engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and repair of VRF, multi‑ and single‑split systems, ventilation systems, AHUs/MVHRs, and chillers.
• Attend to reactive maintenance and general building services tasks.
• Support with maintenance of domestic services, including electric water heaters, waste pumps, and TMVs.
• Manage daily travel between client sites (travel time included in working hours).
• Liaise with clients and supervisors to ensure high‑quality service delivery.
• Work both independently and in pairs as part of a wider subcontractor team.

About You

• Ideally hold NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Good knowledge of refrigeration and A/C systems, including fault finding and diagnostics.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Professional, self‑motivated, and able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Additional Information

• No current call‑out rota.
• Reporting directly to the Engineering Supervisor.
• Excellent development potential within a supportive technical team.