Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Service Engineer

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Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Service Engineer – ManchesterThe Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Service Engineer to join a growing and forward-thinking engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working across a diverse portfolio of high-profile commercial clients.

You’ll be working across a wide range of sectors including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, education, IT, retail, telecoms, local authorities, and specialist commercial environments, delivering both planned maintenance and reactive service work.

This is a field-based role offering genuine long-term stability, technical variety, and clear opportunities for progression within a supportive engineering business.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on HVAC and refrigeration systems
  • Diagnosing faults and delivering effective repair solutions across a range of equipment
  • Working on systems including VRV/VRF, split systems, close control, cold rooms, chilled water systems, and chillers
  • Supporting site surveys, producing reports, and assisting with quotations where required
  • Ensuring all work is completed to high standards of safety, compliance, and workmanship
  • Participating in an out-of-hours call-out rota
  • Providing excellent customer service and representing the business professionally on site

What We’re Looking For

  • NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
  • F-Gas qualified and compliant with current regulations
  • Strong technical understanding of refrigeration and electrical principles
  • Proven experience working on VRV/VRF systems, chillers, cold rooms, and HVAC plant
  • Confident fault-finding and diagnostic ability across a range of systems
  • Good understanding of industry standards, legislation, and compliance requirements
  • Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
  • Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently

What’s On Offer

  • £46K basic 
  • Door-to-door 
  • Paid call-out rota
  • Company van
  • Company phone and tablet
  • Enhanced holiday entitlement + birthday day off
  • Training & continuous professional development
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Referral scheme, health cash plan, and additional benefits
  • Long service recognition and enhanced sick pay

Additional Requirements

  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • DBS check may be required depending on client sites

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