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 Scotlands Central Belt. Youll 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:
Saturday Time & a half
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.
Youll 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 Youll 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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