AC / Refrigeration Engineer (HVAC Engineer) ; London and Surrounding Areas
; Full:Time Permanent ; Competitive Salary + Overtime + Van + Training + Career Progression
Overview We are seeking an experienced AC / Refrigeration Engineer (HVAC Engineer) to join a growing, safety:focused, and quality:driven engineering organisation.
This role is ideal for engineers with strong fault:finding and maintenance skills who want to develop their careers across a varied portfolio of commercial environments.
You will work on air conditioning and refrigeration systems, delivering high:quality maintenance while benefiting from structured training, career progression, and long:term job stability.
The Role As an AC / Refrigeration Engineer, you will deliver both Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across commercial sites. You will gain hands:on experience with:
: Air conditioning systems (split, VRV/VRF, AHUs, FCUs)
: Commercial refrigeration systems
: HVAC plant and associated controls
: Fault:finding, diagnostics, and system optimisation
This is a field:based role offering variety, autonomy, and the chance to work within a professional, customer:focused engineering team.
Key Responsibilities Maintenance and Operations
: Deliver PPM and reactive maintenance in line with SFG20 standards and contractual KPIs
: Diagnose, repair, and maintain AC and refrigeration systems
: Take ownership of jobs from initial call:out through to completion
Technical and Compliance
: Carry out fault diagnosis using appropriate tools and methods
: Produce clear, accurate technical reports and service documentation
: Maintain F:Gas records, logbooks, and compliance documentation
: Update job progress via CAFM systems or mobile devices
: Ensure compliance with Health and Safety (HSEQ) and industry regulations
Client and Team Engagement
: Build strong relationships with clients and site stakeholders
: Work collaboratively with engineering teams and management
: Deliver a professional, customer:focused service
Efficiency and Continuous Improvement
: Manage materials and spare parts effectively
: Identify risks, faults, and opportunities for improvement
: Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Flexibility
: Support overtime and additional works as required
Requirements Essential
: Minimum 2 years' experience as an AC / Refrigeration Engineer
: NVQ / City and Guilds Level 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (or equivalent)
: F:Gas Certification (City and Guilds 2079 or equivalent)
: Strong fault:finding and diagnostic skills
: Experience in commercial environments
Desirable
: Experience with VRV/VRF systems, chillers, and AHUs
: Familiarity with CAFM systems or mobile job management tools
: Additional HVAC or electrical qualifications
Skills and Attributes
: Strong problem:solving and technical ability
: Excellent communication and customer service skills
: Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
: Well:organised with strong attention to detail
: Proactive, reliable, and career:focused
What's on Offer
: Competitive salary + overtime opportunities
: Company van and tools provided
: Structured career progression within a growing business
: Ongoing training and professional development
: Exposure to a wide range of commercial HVAC systems
: Stable role within a recession:resilient industry
: Supportive, team:oriented culture