Air Conditioning Engineer
Posted 2 days 13 hours ago by Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd
£30,000 - £40,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Swindon, City, United Kingdom, SN1 1JZ
Job Description
Are you an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer looking for your next challenge?
Join a reputable Swindon-based company where your skills in installation, maintenance, and servicing of modern A/C systems will make a real impact.
Air Conditioning Engineer Roles and Responsibilities:- Install a variety of systems, including split, multi-split, cassette, ducted, VRF/VRV, and hybrid VRF systems, along with associated controls
- Perform servicing, planned preventive maintenance (PPM), and reactive callouts on DX A/C and heat pump systems
- Complete all required documentation, such as Field Service Reports, asset registers, commissioning sheets, and F-Gas records
- Supervise all aspects of on-site jobs, including labour, materials, subcontractors, and project schedules
- Maintain accurate job records, including variations, additional work, materials used, and any delays
- Order parts when necessary and liaise with suppliers in the absence of Senior Mechanical Contracts Managers
- Commission, pressure test, evacuate, and charge systems in line with manufacturers' instructions and current regulations
- Diagnose faults in electrical, mechanical, or control components and carry out effective repairs
- Ensure all work meets high standards while complying with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including safe refrigerant handling
- Report safety concerns and faulty equipment to Senior Mechanical Contracts Managers
- Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in the installation, service, and maintenance of DX A/C and heat pump systems
- F-Gas Category 1 certification (City & Guilds 2079 or equivalent) - essential
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (or equivalent)
- Proven experience with residential splits, multi-splits, VRF/VRV (including heat recovery), and hybrid VRF systems
- Competence in commissioning, leak testing, evacuation, and charging
- Strong electrical knowledge of A/C systems, including controls, interconnecting wiring, and fault-finding
- Ability to carry out installations to a high standard in occupied buildings
- Full UK driving licence
- CSCS card holder - advantageous
- IPAF/PASMA - advantageous
- DBS clearance - advantageous
- Monday - Thursday, 07:30 - 17:00
- Friday, 07:30 - 16:00
- 45 minute unpaid break
- 15 minute paid break
- 28 days a year holiday inclusive of eight current recognised Bank Holidays
- Company Vehicle and Fuel Car
- Company Pension Scheme
- Company Mobile
- Industry training and development provided (manufacturer product courses & F-Gas CPD)
- Company uniform and PPE provided