Air Conditioning Engineer
Darlington + 3 Local Sites (within 10-mile radius)
Full-time, Permanent | £38,000 - £40,000 + Callout
We are seeking a skilled Air Conditioning Engineer to join our client's technical team on a large pharmaceutical site in the Darlington area. Working across up to three local facilities (all within a 10-mile radius), you'll be responsible for the maintenance, fault finding and repair of HVAC systems, ensuring a safe and compliant environment for critical operations.
A daily pool vehicle is provided for site travel.
Package & Benefits
* Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum
* Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm (40 hrs, 1 hour unpaid lunch)
* Callout: 1 in 4 rota
* £150 standby
* 4-hour minimum per call, paid at x1.5 or x2
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Free onsite parking
Role Overview
You’ll be delivering both planned and reactive HVAC maintenance, supporting heating/cooling services across a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. Strong diagnostic ability and a professional approach to compliance is essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct PPM and reactive maintenance on AC systems (split units, VRV/VRF)
* Perform mechanical fault finding and corrective repairs
* Ensure safe handling and management of refrigerants
* Carry out statutory and compliance checks for critical HVAC systems
* Work collaboratively with onsite facilities and engineering teams
* Maintain accurate records for audits and compliance reporting
* Attend nearby sister sites if required (pool vehicle provided)
Experience & Qualifications
* Proven experience as an Air Conditioning / HVAC Engineer
* F-Gas Category 1 certification is essential
* Experience with VRV/VRF, FCUs, AHUs, chillers desirable
* Strong knowledge of building services and temperature control systems
* Excellent fault-finding and communication skills
* Full UK driving licence
* Ability to pass an Enhanced DBS check
If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity, please send your updated CV to (url removed)
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