Lead AC Engineer

Location: Chaucer

Lead AC Engineer

£50,000 + Travel Scheme (£10k Value) + Overtime + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer looking to take the next step in your career?

We're looking for a Lead AC Engineer to join a growing business, taking the lead on installations, maintenance and small teams while remaining heavily hands-on. This role is ideal for a Senior Engineer who enjoys mentoring others and wants more responsibility without moving into a fully office-based position.

The Role

* Lead commercial AC installation and maintenance projects

* Provide technical support and guidance to engineers on site

* Supervise small teams and ensure work is completed to a high standard

* Carry out site surveys for quoted works

* Support the operational and commercial teams where required

* Remain hands-on, with approximately 60–80% of your time spent on the tools

* Participate in a 1 in 7 call-out rota

Package

 * £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary

* Travel scheme worth approximately £10,000

* Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

* Optional overtime paid at 1.5x

* Fuel card

* Parking expenses covered

* 23 days holiday plus bank holidays

* NEST pension

 * £150 standby payment for the call-out rota

Requirements

* Strong background in commercial air conditioning installation and maintenance

* Experience leading projects or mentoring junior engineers

* Confident fault-finding and technical problem-solving skills

* F-Gas Level 3 qualification

* Full UK driving licence

This is a great opportunity for a Senior AC Engineer looking to step into a leadership role while staying on the tools and playing a key part in the growth of the business.

Apply today to find out more