Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineer

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineer to join a privately owned specialist contractor with a standout friendly and welcoming working environment. Renowned for its excellent culture and strong staff retention, this is an opportunity to join a progressive business where you'll feel valued, supported, and have genuine opportunities to develop your career.

As a Supervisory Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineer, you will lead a small team of engineers across a portfolio of commercial, critical, data centre and banking environments. Alongside supervising day-to-day operations, you will remain hands-on, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, supporting engineers on technical issues, and ensuring works are completed safely and to a high standard.

Duties

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• Supervise and support a team of Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineers across multiple commercial sites.
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• Deliver planned preventative and reactive maintenance on commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
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• Carry out Air Conditioning and Refrigeration works, including minor projects and refurbishments.
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• Fault find, diagnose and repair a wide range of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration systems.
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• Work on Single Splits, Multi Splits, VRV/VRF systems, VAVs, DX Units, Close Control/CRAC units and associated plant.
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• Service and maintain commercial refrigeration equipment, including cold rooms, walk-in chillers, freezer rooms and integral refrigeration units.
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• Carry out compressor, condenser, fan motor and expansion valve replacements, along with brazing, soldering, pressure testing, evacuation and refrigerant charging.
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• Provide technical support and mentoring to engineers on site.
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• Liaise with subcontractors and clients to ensure works are completed efficiently.
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• Ensure all statutory documentation and service reports are completed accurately and on time.
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Requirements

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• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (or equivalent).
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• F-Gas Category 1 (2079 Safe Handling of Refrigerants).
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• Strong experience servicing, maintaining and repairing commercial Air Conditioning and Refrigeration systems.
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• Previous experience leading or supervising engineers, or looking to step into a supervisory position.
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• Full UK Driving Licence.
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Salary & Benefits

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• £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
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• Company van and fuel card.
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• Overtime available.
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• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
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• Company pension.
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• Ongoing training and career progression.
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• Opportunity to join a supportive business with an excellent working culture.
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