Air Conditioning and Maintenance Mate in Bristol, Gloucestershire

Air Conditioning & Maintenance Mate

South Wales and the West

Sphere Solutions is recruiting a practical and reliable Air Conditioning and Maintenance Mate to support engineers working at commercial and industrial sites across South Wales and the West. This role would suit an engineer’s mate, maintenance assistant or someone with hands-on experience who is keen to develop their skills in air conditioning and building services.

F-Gas certification is not required. You will assist qualified engineers and carry out agreed tasks within your training, competence and authorisation.

About the role

You will support a team delivering the installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of air conditioning and chiller systems, helping to maintain high standards of workmanship and customer service.

Key duties

• Assist engineers with planned maintenance, installation preparation and repair support on air conditioning and associated building services equipment.
• Carry out routine non-refrigerant maintenance, such as cleaning or replacing accessible filters, cleaning accessible grilles and external surfaces, and checking condensate trays and drains, following training and safe isolation procedures.
• Prepare work areas, move equipment safely, organise tools and materials, and fit brackets, supports and containment as directed.
• Complete visual condition checks and report damage, unusual noise, water leaks or other concerns to the lead engineer.
• Assist with general plantroom and mechanical maintenance tasks within your training, competence and authorisation.
• Keep work areas clean and tidy, complete basic job records and photographs, and communicate professionally with customers and colleagues.
• Follow site rules, risk assessments, method statements and instructions from the supervising engineer.

Scope of work

This role does not include handling refrigerant, opening or connecting refrigerant circuits, charging or recovering refrigerant, or carrying out statutory F-Gas leak checks. Work requiring F-Gas certification will be completed by appropriately qualified personnel. Electrical and other specialist work must only be undertaken with the required training, competence and authorisation.

What we are looking for

A reliable, punctual and practical approach, with a willingness to learn and follow instructions.

Confidence using basic hand tools safely and an interest in mechanical or building services work.

Good communication skills and a professional approach when working at customer sites.

The ability to carry out the practical duties of the role safely, using appropriate handling methods and equipment when moving tools and materials.

Based within South Wales or the West and able to travel to sites across the region.

Useful experience and qualifications

The following would be helpful but are not essential:

Experience as an engineer’s mate, maintenance assistant, installer’s mate or site operative.

Previous exposure to air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing or general mechanical maintenance.

A relevant trade course or Level 1 or Level 2 qualification.

CSCS card, manual handling, working at height, IPAF or PASMA training.

A full driving licence.

An apprenticeship, NVQ in refrigeration and air conditioning, and F-Gas certification are not required for this position.

What’s on offer

Salary dependent on experience. approx £30-35k

Overtime opportunities and paid travel to and from site.

Pension and healthcare.

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.

Company uniform.

Training to support you in the role and develop your practical skills.