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Air Conditioning Engineer - Derby

Derby
2 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Derby, Derbyshire
Β£42,000 - Β£44,000 GBP yearly
Engineering
We're Hiring: Air Conditioning Engineer β„οΈπŸ”§πŸš¨
πŸ“ Derby
πŸ’· Β£42,000 – Β£44,000 + Company Van 🚐
πŸ•’ Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm (Flexibility Available)
We're looking for an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer β„οΈπŸ”§ to join a growing Facilities Management team based at a modern university campus in Derby.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a contract at the beginning of its growth journey. Initially, you'll be the sole engineer on site, taking ownership of all HVAC maintenance while managing specialist subcontractors when required. With the contract recently expanding across the wider estate, there is a genuine opportunity to progress into a Supervisory position within the next 18 months as the team continues to grow. πŸ“ˆ
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in delivering a high-quality service, and is looking for long-term career progression within a leading Facilities Management business.
πŸ”§ What you'll be doing:
βœ”οΈ Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on a variety of HVAC and air conditioning systems ❄️
βœ”οΈ Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently to minimise downtime πŸ› οΈ
βœ”οΈ Servicing and maintaining split systems, VRV/VRF systems, AHUs, FCUs and associated plant 🌑️
βœ”οΈ Managing and coordinating specialist subcontractors on site 🀝
βœ”οΈ Completing maintenance records and compliance documentation using the CAFM system πŸ’»
βœ”οΈ Carrying out routine plant inspections and identifying opportunities for improvement πŸ“‹
βœ”οΈ Building strong working relationships with site staff and occupants πŸ‘₯
βœ”οΈ Ensuring all work is completed in line with Health & Safety and statutory compliance requirements 🦺
βœ”οΈ Supporting minor mechanical maintenance tasks where required πŸ”©
πŸ‘· What we're looking for:
⭐ Essential:
β€’ NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (or equivalent) πŸŽ“
β€’ F-Gas Category 1 Certification ❄️
β€’ Experience maintaining air conditioning and HVAC systems within commercial buildings 🏒
β€’ Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills πŸ”
β€’ Ability to work independently and manage your own workload πŸ’ͺ
β€’ Excellent customer service and communication skills 🀝
β€’ Full UK Driving Licence πŸš—
⭐ Desirable:
β€’ Experience working within education, commercial or large-scale FM environments 🏫
β€’ Knowledge of CAFM systems πŸ’»
β€’ IPAF and PASMA certifications πŸ—οΈ
β€’ Basic electrical knowledge ⚑
πŸ’Ό What's on offer:
πŸ’· Β£42,000 – Β£44,000 salary
🚐 Company Van
πŸ•’ Monday to Friday working pattern – enjoy your weekends! 🌞
🌴 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
🏦 Company pension scheme
πŸ“š Ongoing training and professional development
πŸ“ˆ Genuine career progression into a Supervisory role as the contract expands
βš–οΈ Excellent work-life balance with no shift work
πŸš€ Opportunity to join an exciting and expanding long-term contract from the very beginning
If you're an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer looking for a static role with autonomy, excellent career prospects, and the chance to grow into a leadership position, we'd love to hear from you