Air Conditioning Engineer

Posted 01 September 2026
Salary 48000.0
LocationPeterborough
Job type Permanent
Discipline Maintenance
Reference19188

Job description

Air Conditioning Engineer

? Peterborough | Full Time | Permanent

Salary & Benefits

  • £48,656+ Total Package Including Standby Payments
  • Overtime & Travel Time Paid
  • 33 Days Holiday
  • Private Pension Scheme
  • Private Healthcare & Life Insurance
  • Employee Discount Scheme
  • Company Benefits Package

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer to join a growing facilities maintenance team working across a portfolio of retail and commercial sites.

This mobile role will involve carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, servicing, fault finding, and repair work on a wide range of air conditioning and HVAC systems within busy customer environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across multiple commercial and retail sites
  • Service, maintain, and repair split systems, VRV/VRF systems, AHUs, FCUs, and associated HVAC equipment
  • Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently to minimise downtime
  • Complete minor installations, replacements, and system upgrades in line with current regulations and specifications
  • Identify non-repairable faults and provide recommendations for replacement works
  • Order replacement parts and materials in accordance with company procedures
  • Maintain accurate service reports and complete compliance paperwork using PDA systems
  • Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with health & safety requirements

Requirements

Essential

  • NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, HVAC, or equivalent
  • City & Guilds 2079-1 F-Gas Category 1
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Experience carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance within commercial or retail environments

Desirable

  • 18th Edition Qualification
  • Experience working with VRV/VRF systems
  • Experience using PDA systems
  • Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical building services

About You

  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • Able to work independently and manage workloads across multiple sites
  • Comfortable working at height and within confined spaces
  • Flexible to participate in a 1 in 4 on-call rota
  • Professional, reliable, and customer-focused approach

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer looking to join a well-established maintenance team with excellent earning potential, benefits, and long-term career progression.