Air Conditioning Engineer
Optec Services is a well-established electrical, HVAC and renewables contractor based at Westcott Venture Park near Aylesbury. Our main client is the UK’s leading garden building company; we also supply and install solar PV and air conditioning systems across the domestic and light commercial markets.
We are pleased to be recruiting an Air Conditioning Engineer to join our growing team, working across domestic and light commercial air conditioning projects.
The successful candidate will become an important member of our installation and maintenance team, supporting a long-term garden building client installing standard split and multi-split AC systems, alongside servicing, maintenance and occasional commercial AC works for our facilities management clients.
This role is suited to an engineer who is F-Gas qualified, has good hands-on experience in air conditioning and is confident working both independently and as part of a team. The role would suit someone looking to step up from a junior position without the pressure of a fully senior role.
Scope
- Installation and commissioning of standard split and multi-split air conditioning systems
- Planned servicing and maintenance of existing air conditioning assets
- Fault finding and minor reactive works where required
- Support commercial air conditioning works for facilities management clients
- Work independently on smaller jobs and alongside other engineers on larger installations
- Travel to sites across the UK as required
- Occasional overnight stays (hotels and food fully paid for by the company)
- Work on sites alongside company electricians on garden building installations
- Provide a professional, customer-focused service on site
- Complete job sheets and reporting accurately using our mobile job management system
- Carry out any additional duties as directed by the Line Manager
Career Progression Opportunities
- Opportunity to develop into a senior engineer role as experience and confidence increase
- Ongoing technical training and support across installation, service and light commercial work
- Scope to take on greater responsibility over time
- Long-term role within a stable and growing business
- Progression based on performance, reliability and attitude
Essential Skills and Experience
- City & Guilds 2079 F-Gas CAT1 ODS Regulations Qualification
- Good hands-on experience installing and servicing split air conditioning systems
- Basic fault-finding and commissioning ability
- Ability to work independently and manage day-to-day workload
- Electrical awareness and practical problem-solving ability
- Professional, reliable and customer-focused approach
- Willingness to travel and stay away when required
- Must hold a valid full UK driving licence
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience with multi-split or light commercial AC systems
- Previous experience working in domestic and commercial environments
- Familiarity with mobile job management or reporting systems
- Good Health & Safety awareness
- Interest in developing broader HVAC, ventilation or electrical skills
Remuneration
- Full-time, permanent position – Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)
- £37,000 basic salary per annum
- £300 paid per month performance bonus (£3,600 per year at 100%)
- Bonus is performance-based, with the opportunity to exceed 100% for exceptional performance
- Company vehicle and tools provided (business use only)
- All hotels and food paid for when staying away
- Uniform provided
- Stable, consistent workload with a key long-term client
- Company pension scheme
- Opportunities for additional training and certification
- Health Insurance pay back scheme
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with solid AC experience looking to progress their career, increase their earnings and work within a practical, supportive team where performance and development are recognised.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a F-Gas qualification?
- Do you live within a 15 mile radius of Westcott Venture Park?
Experience:
- Air conditioning: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
