Air Conditioning Engineer

Air Conditioning Service & Maintenance Engineer

Location: Manchester / Northwest
Salary: Up to 50K DOE
Working Hours: Full-time, with participation in a 1-in-4 on-call rota

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Air Conditioning Service & Maintenance Engineer to join an established UK-wide building services and facilities maintenance business.

The company provides mechanical and electrical maintenance services to commercial clients across a range of sectors, supported by a nationwide network of qualified engineers.

This is a varied, field-based role involving planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive fault-finding, repairs and installation of air conditioning systems. You will work independently across customer sites, ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently while delivering a high standard of customer service.

The position would suit a fully qualified engineer with strong technical knowledge, a proactive approach to problem-solving and experience working across a range of commercial air conditioning systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out fault-finding, diagnostics and repairs on commercial air conditioning systems.

• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and servicing.

• Undertake installation work across a variety of air conditioning equipment.

• Work on split systems, cassette units, VRV/VRF systems and associated equipment.

• Respond to emergency callouts as part of a 1-in-4 on-call rota.

• Identify equipment requiring replacement or upgrades and advise clients accordingly.

• Provide accurate information to support quotations, including parts, equipment and labour requirements.

• Maintain high standards of health and safety, workmanship and compliance with company procedures.

• Meet agreed service delivery, productivity and commercial performance targets.

• Provide technical guidance and expertise within your regional engineering team.

• Build positive relationships with customers, offering professional advice and excellent service.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• F-Gas Category 1 (2079) qualification.

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, or equivalent time-served experience.

• City & Guilds Level 2 qualification or equivalent.

• Strong practical experience in air conditioning service and maintenance, with installation experience.

• Experience working with split systems and VRV/VRF equipment.

• Knowledge of relevant electrical regulations, including 18th Edition requirements.

• Ability to work independently, diagnose faults and complete repairs to a high standard.

• Full, valid UK driving licence.

• Right to work in the UK and willingness to undertake a DBS check.

Desirable Experience

• Refrigeration and chiller experience.

• Experience working with air handling units (AHUs).

• Broader commercial mechanical and electrical building services experience.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a reliable, customer-focused engineer who takes pride in their work and can confidently manage their own workload across multiple commercial sites.

You will have strong troubleshooting skills, excellent communication and organisational abilities, and a professional approach to customer service. You should be comfortable working independently while contributing to a wider engineering team.

The role offers the opportunity to join an established business with a nationwide presence, work across varied commercial environments and develop your technical expertise within a supportive engineering team.

Interested? Apply today or contact Martin for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.