*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