At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair air conditioning systems across diverse commercial environments.
- Company: Established facilities management contractor operating in London and the South East.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a variety of settings, from offices to healthcare facilities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real difference in maintaining essential services.
- Qualifications: 2 years' experience with HVAC systems and City & Guilds F-Gas qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 44567 - 45000 £ per year.
We're recruiting for an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer on behalf of a well-established facilities management and building services contractor operating across London and the South East. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' hands-on experience working with Air Conditioning or HVAC systems and hold a City & Guilds Category 1 F-Gas qualification. Our client delivers planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, installations, and project works across a diverse portfolio of commercial and public sector environments. With the majority of work located throughout London and around the M25, applications are welcomed from candidates based within the M25 and surrounding area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a variety of commercial air conditioning and HVAC systems.
- Diagnose and repair faults on split systems, multi-split units, VRF/VRV systems, ventilation equipment, and associated plant.
- Attend reactive maintenance call-outs and emergency breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to client operations.
- Complete installation, commissioning, and testing of new air conditioning systems as part of refurbishment and project works.
- Conduct refrigerant leak detection, recovery, charging, and handling in accordance with current F-Gas regulations.
- Perform routine inspections and system performance checks to maximise efficiency and reliability.
- Work across a diverse client base including commercial offices, educational facilities, healthcare environments, industrial sites, residential developments, and public sector properties.
- Accurately complete service reports, compliance documentation, and maintenance records.
- Identify and report remedial works, system improvements, and replacement requirements to management and clients.
- Liaise professionally with site managers, facilities teams, subcontractors, and end users.
- Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety regulations, industry best practice, and company procedures.
- Maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicle to a professional standard.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years' experience working with Air Conditioning or HVAC systems.
- City & Guilds Category 1 F-Gas qualification.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Experience carrying out maintenance and repair work within commercial environments.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
Desirable:
- Experience with ventilation systems and associated mechanical building services.
- Additional HVAC or mechanical qualifications.
- Experience working within facilities management or building services environments.
- PASMA qualification.
- CSCS or equivalent qualifications (ACRIB for refrigeration).
- Experience in plumbing or fitting works.
- Experience working on chillers.
- Experience working on ventilation.
- Any additional trade specific qualifications like EURS Clean Water passes etc.
If you're interested in this role and would like more info then please contact Jack Ibbotson on 07716834793.
Air Conditioning Engineer employer: Interaction - Watford
Join a well-established facilities management contractor that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture. With a focus on professional development, you will have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities while working across diverse commercial and public sector environments in London and the South East. Enjoy competitive benefits and the chance to make a meaningful impact through your expertise in air conditioning and HVAC systems.
