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An excellent opportunity for an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer to join a well-established company
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Salary: Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience & Industry Standards.
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week, plus overtime (Weekdays & Saturdays at 1.5x, Sundays & Bank Holidays at 2x)
Benefits: Door-to-door travel, company van (with air conditioning and for personal use), overtime opportunities.
About The Company
They are a leading provider of HVAC solutions, dedicated to delivering high-quality service and maintenance to a diverse range of clients. They have experienced significant growth over the past two years, doubling in size and investing in the recruitment of experienced employees and improvements to their systems. Leveraging their strong foundation, they are now focusing on tapping into the vast potential of the service and maintenance sector. The company is in the process of setting up a subsidiary company and are seeking a dynamic and experienced Contracts Manager to join their team.
Role Overview:
The company are seeking a skilled and experienced Air Conditioning Engineer to join their team on a permanent, mobile basis, dealing with contracts Nationwide. The role primarily involves servicing and maintaining air handling units (AHUs), chillers, split systems, and direct expansion (DX) systems, specifically related to specialist medical equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of electrics and controls and will be able to complete high-standard service and maintenance work. On-call will be required due to the criticality of the work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on air conditioning and cooling systems.
- Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on chillers, AHUs, split systems, and DX systems.
- Maintain comprehensive records of HVAC equipment, including F-Gas compliance.
- Diagnose and repair system faults and leaks.
- Collaborate with electrical and building services teams, including BMS (Building Management Systems).
- Provide technical advice and recommendations on AC and cooling systems where necessary.
- Willingness to travel nationwide and occasionally stay overnight.
Candidate Requirement:
- Minimum 4 years' experience in service and reactive air conditioning maintenance, with some PPM exposure.
- Expertise in air conditioning, chiller, and DX system maintenance.
- Basic electrical knowledge and experience in general building services.
- Strong customer-facing skills; articulate and presentable.
- IT literate, with good data-keeping skills (F-Gas record management).
- Relevant qualifications (C&G/NVQ in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration).
- F-Gas 2079 certification (safe handling of refrigerants).
- Valid UK driving licence.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience working with medical imaging equipment and cooling systems.
- Familiarity with NHS and private medical facilities.
- Additional electrical and BMS experience.
- Manufacturer training and certifications (additional training provided if needed).
- Experience using job allocation systems, such as Clik (training will be provided).
If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The employer welcomes applications from all candidates who match their requirements and their decision for employment will be based purely on your skills/qualifications.
