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AC / Refrigeration Engineer (HVAC Engineer)London & Surrounding Areas Full-Time | Permanent Competitive Salary + Overtime + Van + Tools + Training + Career Progression
Overview We are seeking an experienced AC / Refrigeration Engineer (HVAC Engineer) to join a growing, safety-focused and quality-driven engineering organisation.
This role is ideal for engineers with strong fault-finding and maintenance experience, looking to develop their career across a diverse portfolio of commercial HVAC environments.
You will work on a wide range of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, delivering high-quality maintenance while benefiting from structured training, long-term stability, and clear progression opportunities.
The Role As an AC / Refrigeration Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering both Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across commercial sites.
You will gain hands-on experience with:
- Split systems, VRV/VRF systems, FCUs, AHUs
- Commercial refrigeration systems
- HVAC plant and control systems
- Fault finding, diagnostics, and system optimisation
Key Responsibilities Maintenance & Operations
- Deliver PPM and reactive maintenance in line with SFG20 standards and SLAs
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain air conditioning and refrigeration systems
- Take ownership of jobs from initial call-out through to completion
- Carry out fault diagnosis and system troubleshooting using appropriate tools and methods
- Produce accurate service reports and technical documentation
- Maintain F-Gas records, logbooks, and compliance documentation
- Update job progress via CAFM systems or mobile working platforms
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety (HSEQ) and industry regulations
- Build strong relationships with clients and site stakeholders
- Work collaboratively with engineering teams and management
- Deliver a consistently professional and customer-focused service
- Manage materials and spare parts efficiently
- Identify system faults, risks, and improvement opportunities
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Support overtime and additional works as required
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as an AC / Refrigeration Engineer
- NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (or equivalent)
- F-Gas Certification (2079 or equivalent)
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Experience working in commercial HVAC environments
- Experience with VRV/VRF systems, chillers, and AHUs
- Familiarity with CAFM / mobile job management systems
- Additional HVAC or electrical qualifications
- Strong technical and problem-solving ability
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Proactive, reliable, and career-focused mindset
- Well organised with strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Competitive salary + overtime opportunities
- Company van, tools, and equipment provided
- Structured career progression and promotion pathway
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Exposure to a wide range of commercial HVAC systems
- Stable role within a recession-resilient industry
- Supportive, team-oriented working culture