A bit about us
Founded in 1991 as a sole trade; and fast forward to today, Airco stands as a leading HVAC & Renewables contractor, directly employing more than 220 staff. Proud of our roots in Hull, the business has expanded to provide a now largely national service offering.
Originally, the business predominantly operated as a refrigeration contractor; the business has grown into offering multiple disciplines including air conditioning, ventilation, heating, plumbing and renewables. We provide full service, maintenance, repair, design and installation services for this entire scope to ensure our clients can rely on us for turn key solutions within the industry, including 24/7 365 availability for critical breakdowns.
We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Airconditioning & Refrigeration Service Engineer to join our team, taking responsibility for the installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. This is a senior hands-on role requiring strong HVACR expertise, a proactive approach to problem solving, and the ability to deliver exceptional service to a wide range of clients.
As part of Airco's team of skilled Engineers, you will support our expanding and prestigious client base across the Leeds and York area. The role offers plenty of variety, from planned preventative maintenance through to reactive emergency breakdown response, working across both domestic and commercial environments.
Location: Leeds/York Area
Salary: Up to £23 per hour, depending on experience
Benefits: Enhanced holidays, birthday day off, long service awards, enhanced sick pay, bike to work scheme, referral scheme, home support, and health cash plans.
What you will do
Diagnose faults and failures across a range of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, identifying effective and practical solutions
Deliver a strong first-time fix service wherever possible
Carry out planned preventative maintenance to a high standard
Manage and maintain accurate documentation relating to reactive and planned maintenance works
Build and maintain excellent working relationships with both domestic and commercial clients
Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with internal health and safety procedures, as well as client-specific site requirements
Participate in the on-call rota to help deliver Airco's 24/7/365 service response
Provide senior-level technical support and demonstrate leadership in the field through your experience and knowledge
Who we are looking for
A highly experienced Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineer with a minimum NVQ Level 2 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
F-Gas qualified and EN 378 compliant
Proven hands-on experience with VRV systems, cold rooms, close control units, chilled water systems, and heat pumps
Comfortable working independently and managing workloads effectively without supervision
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders at all levels
Confident in your technical ability and decision-making
A strong problem solver with a positive, can-do attitude
Ideally, good electrical competence, including the ability to read wiring schematics and test control circuits
Full UK driving licence
Must be able to obtain a DBS certificate
What you will get in return
The package includes:
Competitive salary
Paid door to door
£90 call-out payment
Company iPad and phone
Company van (Transit / Vivaro / Proace)
Ongoing training and continuous professional development
Opportunities for career progression within the business
Regular overtime available
Overview of role
Airco are looking to recruit an experienced Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Service Engineer, with a positive and pro-active approach to ensure effective service delivery to our clients.
We work for a prestigious customer base in a wide range of sectors including; pharmaceuticals, petrochemical, telecoms, education, IT, retail, healthcare & local authorities.
Airco are a forward-thinking & progressive company, and this is a fantastic opportunity for like-minded engineers
Duties
Mobile engineer working on both refrigeration & AC equipment.
Complete work to high standard and industry recognised best practices
High level of professionalism & customer service
Good health & safety awareness
Produce detailed job reports
Daily paperwork completion (electronic system)
Take part in 24hr call out rota
Be well organised and good communication with back-office
Be flexible to the demands of the business
Assist in site surveys, quotes, and RAMS for customers
Qualifications & Competencies
Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
10 years site experience
Fault finding on range of A/C and Ref systems including; VRV, close control, coldrooms, chillers
Good electrical knowledge - control circuits, PLC's, BMS
Good understanding of industry standards, legislation and compliance requirements
The Package
Competitive salary - based on qualifications and experience
iPad and phone
Transit/Vivaro/Proace van
Training and Continuous Professional Development
Opportunities to progress within the business
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £23.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
On-site parking
Paid volunteer time
Referral programme
Sabbatical
Sick pay
Experience:
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineer: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Location:
Leeds (West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and Humber Region) (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
50% (required)
Work Location: On the road
