Air Conditioning Installation Engineer - NW - £40K
Employer:
Location:
Preston, North West, sk5 7ee
Pay:
£38,000 to £40,000 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
03/05/2026
About this job
Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Installation Engineer
* North West Salary: Up to £40,000 basic discretionary annual bonus
* Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00
Our company is a well‑established, privately owned, family‑run building services contractor based in Preston, with over 80 years’ experience in the HVAC industry.
They operate within a 40-mile radius of Preston and have a team of 30 mobile engineers supported by a dedicated office‑based team.
Around 75% of their work is in the education sector (including universities, academies, and PFI schools), with the remaining 25% across car showrooms, offices, churches, sheltered housing, fire stations, and leisure centres.
The Role As an Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Installation Engineer, you will be responsible for the installation of a wide range of air conditioning systems, including:
* Split systems
* VRF / VRV systems
* Ducted units
* HVRF systems
* Air source heat pumps and associated mechanical plant
This is a mobile role covering commercial sites across the North West.
The ideal candidate will be based in or around Manchester, Liverpool, Warrington or East Lancashire.
Key Requirements
* Proven experience in installing commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems
* Current F-Gas (Category 1) certification
* Full UK driving licence
* Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with clients
* CSCS card and relevant health & safety training desirable
Package
* Basic salary up to £39,000 (depending on experience)
* Discretionary annual bonus scheme
* Company van and fuel card (travel paid after the first 30 minutes each way)
* Plenty of overtime available (paid)
* No call-out rota – 24 days’ holiday, 8 bank holidays (32 days in total, with 7 days reserved for Christmas shutdown)
* Private medical insurance
* Company pension scheme (contributory)
* Full PPE and uniform provided
* Contact Georgie Thain: gthainrgb.co.uk, 020 7932 2800
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