Refrigeration / Air Conditioning Service Engineer

We are currently seeking an experienced Refrigeration / Air Conditioning Service Engineer to join a growing, family-run building services business. This is a field-based role covering London and the South East, with the majority of work centred around East London.

This position offers the opportunity to play a key part in the development of a newly expanding service division, with genuine long-term progression into a supervisory or team leader capacity.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive breakdowns, servicing, and commissioning works

* Majority service-focused workload (~95%), with a small proportion of installation work

* Work across commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems (approximately 50/50 split)

* Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently and to a high standard

* Represent the company professionally across client sites

* Support the growth and structure of the service function as it develops

Candidate Requirements

* Proven background in refrigeration and/or air conditioning service engineering

* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

* Confident working independently across varied commercial environments

* Ability to manage workload and respond effectively to reactive demands

* Must be able to work across London and surrounding areas

* Ideally based in Essex, East London, or Kent (East London preferred)

* Short notice period preferred

* Must not be self-employed

Package & Benefits

* £45,000 – £50,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)

* Company van (Transit), fuel card, credit card, and mobile phone provided

* Door-to-door travel may be considered for the right candidate

* Opportunity to help establish and grow a service division

* Progression route into a team leader / supervisory position as the team expands

* Family-run business environment with a supportive structure

Additional Information

The successful candidate will play a key role in building and shaping the service offering. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to take the next step in their career within a growing business, rather than simply maintaining an existing structure
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed