Senior Air Conditioning Service & Maintenance Engineer

Job Specification - Senior Air Conditioning Service & Maintenance Engineer

Location: Crawley and surrounding areas
Salary: £38,000-£45,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Area: Approximately 80% outside London and 20% within London

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced and technically skilled Senior Air Conditioning Service & Maintenance Engineer to join a growing team within the HVAC industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with extensive service and maintenance experience who can work independently, deliver high-quality technical solutions and contribute to a professional, customer-focused team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, breakdowns and complex fault-finding across a wide range of air conditioning and HVAC systems.

Key Responsibilities

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs.
Diagnosing and resolving faults across VRF/VRV systems, air conditioning units, chillers and air handling units (AHUs).
Commissioning and fault-finding on complex multi-VRF installations.
Undertaking detailed maintenance, including fan scroll cleaning and full system strip-downs.
Working efficiently in live commercial environments while maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship.
Providing excellent customer service and maintaining professional relationships with clients.
Managing subcontractors where required.
Working across a varied portfolio of commercial, residential and public sector sites.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years' experience in air conditioning service and maintenance.
Proven experience fault-finding on VRF/VRV systems.
Commissioning experience, including complex multi-unit systems.
Strong technical knowledge of DX systems.
Experience servicing and maintaining chillers and AHUs.
Good electrical knowledge and fault-finding capabilities.
Valid F-Gas qualification.
Experience working in high-end residential properties is advantageous.
Ability to carry out detailed maintenance and repairs to a high standard.
Excellent communication skills and a friendly, professional approach to customers.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Own standard hand tools required; specialist tools will be provided.

Types of Sites

The successful candidate will work across a diverse range of environments, including:

Residential properties and high-end homes.
Large commercial VRF installations.
Government buildings and public sector sites.
Hotels, schools and offices.
Warehouses and airport facilities.

Salary, Benefits & Progression

Salary of £38,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Company van provided.
Company mobile phone provided.
20 days' annual leave, excluding bank holidays.
Travel time paid for journeys exceeding 50 miles from home, subject to company policy.
Annual zero-sickness bonus of £1,000, subject to eligibility.
Performance bonus starting from £1,200.
Summer working bonus of £1,000.
Quarterly team events.
Monthly pay.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Opportunities to progress into senior engineering, supervisory, service management or contract management roles.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Air Conditioning Service & Maintenance Engineer looking for your next long-term opportunity, we would like to hear from you.

Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years' service experience and hold a valid F-Gas qualification.

Please submit your CV along with a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.

Applications that do not include a covering letter may not be considered
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed