AC and Refrigeration Service Manager

Position: AC and Refrigeration Service Manager
Location: Hampshire
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000
Working Arrangement: Office based
Employment Type: Permanent

AC and Refrigeration Service Manager is required in Hampshire for our client, a AC and Ref specialist who have been established who carry out servicing, repairs and project works. This position involves overseeing service operations, managing technical teams and ensuring all maintenance and troubleshooting tasks for commercial refrigeration / air conditioning systems are completed efficiently. The role demands coordination with clients and suppliers, route planning and strict adherence to health and safety regulations. The Service Manager is expected to come from a technical background, from within the AC and Refrigeration industry and hold and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. This role will predominately be office based, with occasional client visits.

Service Manager Job Overview

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance services for commercial refrigeration systems.
• Manage teams of field engineers, ensuring timely response and high-quality service delivery.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, service manuals, and maintenance schedules.
• Quoting for new works / maintenance contracts
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and enforce health and safety compliance.
• Liaise with clients to provide technical solutions, update on service progress, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Service Manager Job Requirements

• Relevant UK industry qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or equivalent
• F-Gas Cat1 qualification
• Proven hands on experience in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning (ideally 10+ years on the tools)
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing technical teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and technical knowledge of refrigeration systems and electrical components.
• Full UK driving license

Service Manager Salary & Benefits

• Basic Salary - £60,000 to £65,000 per annum. Depending on experience
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Van, fuel card and table
• Sick pay, after probation
• Ongoing training and progression

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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