Air Conditioning Engineer

The Leeton Group offer a comprehensive range of electrical, mechanical, interior refurbishment, groundworks, and facilities management services across the industrial and commercial sectors. Established 48 years ago and part of the 24-7 Group since December 2025, Leeton combines a wealth of in-house expertise with a service-led, family-owned culture built on repeat business and long-standing client relationships.

Leeton's engineers and project managers are highly qualified and directly employed, supporting clients across sectors including manufacturing, education, engineering, pharmaceuticals, financial services, retail, and logistics — underpinned by the company's core values of respect, trust, loyalty, support, and commitment.

The Peterborough office employs 54 people.

We are looking for an experienced AC & Refrigeration Engineer to join Leeton's growing team in Peterborough, part of the 24-7 Group, working alongside the Project Manager and wider engineering team. This is a predominantly site-based role covering a mix of maintenance, installation, and project work.

The role has an industrial HVAC/AC focus, covering VRV/VRF systems, AHUs, and cold rooms. You will carry out installation, maintenance, and fault-finding to a high standard, complete accurate commissioning paperwork, and build strong working relationships with clients on site.

If you have a strong industrial HVAC/AC/refrigeration background and take pride in delivering high-quality workmanship, we would love to hear from you.

• Carry out installation, maintenance, and fault-finding across a mix of maintenance, installation, and project work
• Work on industrial HVAC/AC and refrigeration systems, including VRV/VRF systems, AHUs, and cold rooms
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while working on customer sites
• Complete commissioning paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
• Work safely and to a high standard, following company procedures at all times
• Report any issues or additional works identified on site to the Project Manager
• Primarily site-based, with occasional office-based administrative tasks
• Support the Project Manager and wider engineering team in the delivery of maintenance, call out and projects.

• Strong industrial HVAC/AC/refrigeration background
• Level 2 AC minimum
• Recognised AC/refrigeration qualification (e.g. F-Gas, City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent)
• Comfortable working independently and building client relationships on site
• Experience with commissioning paperwork
• Good attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
• Full UK driving licence

• Salary £22.60 per hour or £47,008.00 per year, plus overtime
• Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, and no on-call requirement
• Company van, plus phone, tablet.
• Tools provided, or a tools allowance
• 22 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown (3 days taken from annual leave allowance)
• 3% employer pension contributions
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive team environment with a stable pipeline of long-term maintenance contracts