Senior HVAC / Air Conditioning Engineer (F-Gas)
Optec Services is a well-established electrical, HVAC and renewables contractor based at Westcott Venture Park near Aylesbury. Our main client is the UK's leading garden building company; we also supply and install solar PV and air conditioning systems across the domestic and light commercial markets.
We are pleased to be recruiting an experienced HVAC / Air Conditioning Engineer to join our growing team, working across domestic-style and light commercial air conditioning projects.
The successful candidate will become a key member of our installation and maintenance team, supporting a long-term garden building client installing standard split and multi-split AC systems, alongside servicing, maintenance and occasional commercial AC works for our facilities management clients.
This role is suited to an experienced AC engineer who is F-Gas qualified, confident working independently and able to lead by example on site while maintaining high installation and customer service standards.
Scope
Installation and commissioning of standard split and multi-split air conditioning systems
Planned servicing and maintenance of existing air conditioning assets
Fault finding and minor reactive works where required
Install and maintain commercial air conditioning works for facilities management clients
Act as a senior technical presence on site, maintaining installation standards and best practice
Support and guide less experienced engineers where required
Travel to sites across the UK as required
Occasional overnight stays (hotels and food fully paid for by the company)
Work on sites alongside company electricians on garden building installations
Provide a professional, customer-focused service on site
Complete job sheets and reporting accurately using our mobile job management system
Carry out any additional duties as directed by the Line Manager
Career Progression Opportunities
Opportunity to take a senior role within a growing AC and HVAC division
Ongoing technical training and development as systems and responsibilities expand
Scope to influence standards, processes and best practice across AC works
Long-term role within a stable and growing business
Progression based on performance and contribution rather than job title alone
Essential Skills and Experience
City & Guilds 2079 F-Gas CAT1 ODS Regulations Qualification
Strong hands-on experience installing and servicing split air conditioning systems
Confident fault-finding and commissioning ability
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Electrical awareness and basic fault-finding knowledge
Professional, reliable and customer-focused approach
Must hold a valid full UK driving licence
Desirable Skills and Experience
Experience with multi-split or light commercial AC systems
Previous experience in a senior or lead engineer role
Experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers
Familiarity with mobile job management or reporting systems
Good Health & Safety awareness
Interest in developing broader HVAC or electrical skills
Remuneration
Full-time, permanent position - Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
£40,000 basic salary per annum
£300 per month performance bonus (£3,600 per year at 100%)
- Bonus is performance-based, with the opportunity to exceed 100% for exceptional performance
Company vehicle and tools provided (business use only)
All hotels and food paid for when staying away
Uniform provided
Stable, consistent workload with a key long-term client
Company pension scheme
Opportunities for additional training and certification
Health Insurance pay back scheme
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced AC engineer looking for a long-term role, strong earning potential and the chance to work within a professional, supportive team where quality and performance are genuinely valued.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Company events
Company pension
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
Aylesbury HP18 0NP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
Do you hold a valid F-Gas qualification
Experience:
Air conditioning: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person