Air Conditioning Engineer

Location: Northamptonshire

Air Conditioning Engineer

We are looking for experienced Air Conditioning Engineers to join a well-established and growing HVAC business, covering Northamptonshire and the surrounding areas.

This is a hands-on installation role working across a variety of commercial, retail and domestic properties, installing, commissioning and handing over air conditioning and ventilation systems. The position would suit an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer looking for a strong basic salary, paid travel time, regular overtime and long-term career progression.

What's On Offer

Salary of £45,000 - £65,000, depending on experience
Annual performance bonus
Overtime paid at time and a half
Travel time paid each day
Company van
Company mobile phone and tablet
21 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Birthday off
Pension scheme
Power tools and PPE provided
Training and certification support
Career progression opportunities
Jobs planned 2-3 weeks in advance, allowing you to plan your workload

The Role

As an Air Conditioning Engineer, you will be responsible for installing and commissioning a range of air conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems. You will work closely with project managers, site teams and other trades to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

Installing and commissioning air conditioning systems including splits, VRF and ducted systems
Installing mechanical ventilation systems across commercial, retail and domestic properties
Carrying out system testing, balancing and commissioning
Completing commissioning certificates and handover documentation
Fault finding and rectifying system issues where required
Reading and working from mechanical drawings, schematics and technical manuals
Working alongside project managers, site teams and subcontractors to meet project deadlines
Maintaining accurate site records, timesheets and completion paperwork
Ensuring all work complies with Health & Safety procedures and CDM regulations
Providing a professional service when dealing with customers and clients on-site
Supporting system handovers and client demonstrations

What We're Looking For

The successful Air Conditioning Engineer will ideally have:

City & Guilds Level 2 F-Gas qualification or equivalent - essential
Minimum 3 years' experience working with air conditioning and ventilation systems
Experience installing commercial and/or large domestic air conditioning systems
Good knowledge of split, VRF and ducted systems

Experience with commissioning and fault finding
Ability to read mechanical drawings and technical documentation
Full UK driving licence
Right to work in the UK
Willingness to travel throughout Northamptonshire and surrounding areas

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

City & Guilds Level 2 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Experience with VRF systems, AHUs and extract/ventilation systems
Ductwork installation and sheet-metal experience
Airflow balancing experience
IPAF
PASMA
CSCS Card
Asbestos Awareness
SSSTS or SMSTS
Relevant electrical competency or knowledge of current wiring regulations
Previous customer-facing experience

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Overtime is regularly available and paid at time and a half.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer looking to join a growing business offering a salary of up to £65,000, paid travel time, overtime, a company vehicle and genuine opportunities for further training and progression