Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Installation Engineer

AR12

£35,000 - £39,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

North West England,

Engineering And Technical

Posted 6 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Installation Engineer

Location: Mobile – North West (within a 40-mile radius of Preston)
Salary: Up to £39,000 basic + discretionary annual bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00

The Company

We are working with a well-established, privately owned, family-run building services contractor based in Preston, with over 80 years’ experience in the HVAC industry. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality installations and maintenance across a wide range of commercial sectors.
They operate within a 40-mile radius of Preston and have a team of 30 mobile engineers supported by a dedicated office-based team. Around 75% of their work is in the education sector (including universities, academies, and PFI schools), with the remaining 25% across car showrooms, offices, churches, sheltered housing, fire stations, and leisure centres.

The Role

As an Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Installation Engineer, you will be responsible for the installation of a wide range of air conditioning systems, including:
  • Split systems
  • VRF / VRV systems
  • Ducted units
  • HVRF systems
  • Air source heat pumps and associated mechanical plant
This is a mobile role covering commercial sites across the North West. The ideal candidate will be based in or around Manchester, Liverpool, Warrington or East Lancashire.

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience in installing commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems
  • Current F-Gas (Category 1) certification
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with clients
  • CSCS card and relevant health & safety training desirable

Package

  • Basic salary up to £39,000 (depending on experience)
  • Discretionary annual bonus scheme
  • Company van and fuel card (travel paid after the first 30 minutes each way)
  • Plenty of overtime available (paid)
  • No call-out rota
  • 24 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays (32 days in total, with 7 days reserved for Christmas shutdown)
  • Private medical insurance
  • Company pension scheme (contributory)
  • Full PPE and uniform provided