Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineer

Role :
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer
Location :
Swindon / Reading / Gloucester / Bristol
 
Salary :
Up to £45,000 / 40 hours /  Door to door/ 33 days holiday / 1 in 5 weekends / Van - not tracked
 
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer to join our team in the South West.
 
We are a respected, long-established building services organisation who specialise in the commercial refrigeration and catering industry. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their craft, values long-term customer relationships, and enjoys working within a supportive and traditional company environment.

Key Responsibilities
 
Carry out service, maintenance and repair works on a range of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems. ( Coldrooms,Ice Machines, Bottle coolers, display units, VRV, VRF, Splits )
Diagnose faults and propose effective solutions.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients.
Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and company procedures.
Participate in the on-call rota and respond to reactive calls as scheduled.
Maintain accurate job records using company-issued phone or tablet (no tracking enabled).
Visit the office as required to collect parts, restock vans, or unload equipment.  Hours & Working Pattern
 
Contracted

Hours:

40 hours per week
Typical Day: 8:00am - 5:00pm with a 1-hour lunch break
Lunch Pay:
If you work a 9-hour day, you will receive pay for the lunch hour at your normal rate
Travel Time:
Fully door-to-door
On-Call Rota:  
1 weekday per week
1 weekend in every 5   Salary & Benefits
 
Salary:
Up to £45,000 for the right candidate
Holiday Entitlement: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company Van:
Provided (private use not included, but can be discussed if essential)
Training:  
Manufacturer-led technical training
Comprehensive health & safety training  
Equipment:
Company phone/tablet supplied (no tracking)
Culture & Values:  
Traditional, well-established business
Values honesty, reliability, and strong customer relationships
Supportive, stable working environment with no micromanagement   Requirements
Essential
 
Proven experience in refrigeration and/or air conditioning service engineering
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (or equivalent)
F-Gas Category 1 qualification
Strong fault-finding skills
Full UK driving licence
Good communication and customer-facing skills  Desirable

Experience with commercial sites (retail, hospitality, industrial, etc.)
Additional manufacturer or specialist training
Electrical qualification (beneficial but not essential)  Person Profile
The ideal candidate will be:
 
Reliable, honest, and committed to high-quality workmanship
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Professional in appearance and attitude
Willing to take part in an on-call rota
Keen to continue developing skills through training  #ENG1