Air Conditioning Engineer - Glasgow/Edinburgh - Up to £45,000 + 36 Hour Week
Tired of long hours, constant call-outs and burnout?
This is a role built around engineers, not squeezing every hour out of them.
CBW are recruiting an Air Conditioning Engineer for a forward-thinking, specialist contractor working directly with end-user clients across Scotland’s Central Belt. You’ll be supported by a strong back office, sensible workloads, and systems designed to let you do your job properly.
Salary & Benefits That Actually Matter:
* Salary up to £45,000 DOE
* Guaranteed extra earnings – approx. £600/year from call-out
* 36-hour working week (not 40+)
* On-call only every 6 weeks (often less)
* Call-out pay: £100 weekend allowance + minimum 4 hours paid
* Overtime:
o Saturday – Time & a half
o Sunday – Double time
* Paid travel time after 20 miles from office
* Company van (fully equipped)
* Laptop + phone / mobile allowance
* 29 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
* Hospital Saturday Fund – Scheme 1 fully paid
* Regular performance reviews & development support
* Company pension scheme
* A Company That Genuinely Looks After Its Engineers
* £1,000 bonus paid to all staff this year
* 3 extra days’ holiday awarded
* 3 fully funded team away days
* Fully funded Christmas night out
* Direct client relationships – no toxic contracts
* Engineers have a real voice in the business
* No burnout culture – 50-hour weeks actively avoided
This is a supportive, honest, and collaborative team where engineers are trusted and valued.
You’ll work directly with end-user clients across:
* Hospitality
* Retail
* Pharmaceutical
* Commercial & specialist facilities
Predominantly Central Belt of Scotland, with occasional travel further North
Key Duties:
* Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
* Reactive maintenance & breakdowns
* Fault finding, diagnostics & repairs
* First-time fixes wherever possible
* Safe, high-quality work standards
* Clear communication with clients & support teams
What You’ll Need:
* F-Gas Category 1
* NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (or equivalent)
* Proven experience as a mobile Air Conditioning Engineer
* Strong commercial PPM & fault-finding experience
* Full UK driving licence
Why This Role Stands Out:
* Shorter working week
* Real work-life balance
* Engineers respected, not rushed
* Excellent pay without burnout
📩 Apply now or contact CBW for a confidential discussion.
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