Role : Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer
Location : Swindon / Reading / Gloucester / Bristol
Salary : Up to £45,000 / 40 hours / Door to door/ 33 days holiday / 1 in 5 weekends / Van – not tracked
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer to join our team in the South West.
We are a respected, long-established building services organisation who specialise in the commercial refrigeration and catering industry. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their craft, values long-term customer relationships, and enjoys working within a supportive and traditional company environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out service, maintenance and repair works on a range of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems. ( Coldrooms,Ice Machines, Bottle coolers, display units, VRV, VRF, Splits )
- Diagnose faults and propose effective solutions.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and company procedures.
- Participate in the on-call rota and respond to reactive calls as scheduled.
- Maintain accurate job records using company-issued phone or tablet (no tracking enabled).
- Visit the office as required to collect parts, restock vans, or unload equipment.
Hours & Working Pattern
- Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week
- Typical Day: 8:00am – 5:00pm with a 1-hour lunch break
- Lunch Pay: If you work a 9-hour day, you will receive pay for the lunch hour at your normal rate
- Travel Time: Fully door-to-door
- On-Call Rota:
- 1 weekday per week
- 1 weekend in every 5
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: Up to £45,000 for the right candidate
- Holiday Entitlement: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company Van: Provided (private use not included, but can be discussed if essential)
- Training:
- Manufacturer-led technical training
- Comprehensive health & safety training
- Equipment: Company phone/tablet supplied (no tracking)
- Culture & Values:
- Traditional, well-established business
- Values honesty, reliability, and strong customer relationships
- Supportive, stable working environment with no micromanagement
Requirements
Essential
- Proven experience in refrigeration and/or air conditioning service engineering
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (or equivalent)
- F-Gas Category 1 qualification
- Strong fault-finding skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Good communication and customer-facing skills
Desirable
- Experience with commercial sites (retail, hospitality, industrial, etc.)
- Additional manufacturer or specialist training
- Electrical qualification (beneficial but not essential)
Person Profile
The ideal candidate will be:
- Reliable, honest, and committed to high-quality workmanship
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Professional in appearance and attitude
- Willing to take part in an on-call rota
- Keen to continue developing skills through training
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