Air Conditioning Engineer
Essex / Basildon / Southend On Sea
Our clientOur client is a UK-based engineering business specialising in air conditioning, HVAC and climate control solutions across commercial and retail environments.
It provides full lifecycle support including design, installation, commissioning, service, maintenance and energy optimisation of air conditioning systems. The company works across multi-site portfolios, supporting clients in sectors such as retail, commercial offices, distribution, and public sector estates.
Are you a skilled Building Services Engineer who takes pride in delivering a first-time fix and exceptional customer service
We’re looking for experienced Air Conditioning Engineers to join our growing team, delivering high-quality reactive and planned maintenance across our client portfolio.
This isn’t just another service role — it’s about solving problems properly, identifying root causes, and being the trusted technical expert our customers rely on.
The RoleYou’ll be responsible for carrying out reactive and pre-planned maintenance, ensuring permanent solutions — not temporary fixes.
Your day-to-day will include:
Completing scheduled PPM tasks to agreed SOPs and service levels
Responding to reactive callouts within agreed timeframes
Fault finding, diagnostics and root cause analysis
Advising customers and account managers on required repairs
Maintaining high workmanship standards — clean, professional and compliant
Updating PDA and in-store systems in real-time
Managing van stock to maintain a high first-time fix rate
Ordering parts and liaising with Service Desk when required
Identifying additional works and supporting quotation processes
You’ll operate independently, confidently working from drawings and technical documentation, while maintaining strong communication with customers and internal teams.
Skills & Experience
Proven experience in Air Conditioning/Chillers
NVQ level 2/3
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability
Experience working within commercial environments
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Strong communication skills and customer-facing confidence
Professional attitude and appearance
Full UK Driving Licence
Salary & Package
45-50k (OTE 60K)
Field-Based Role
Company Van Provided
Pension scheme
On Call 1 in 8
Generous On call