Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Installation Engineer

Location: Mobile - North West (within a 40-mile radius of Preston)
Salary: Up to £39,000 basic + discretionary annual bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00

The Company

We are working with a well-established, privately owned, family-run building services contractor based in Preston, with over 80 years' experience in the HVAC industry. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality installations and maintenance across a wide range of commercial sectors.
They operate within a 40-mile radius of Preston and have a team of 30 mobile engineers supported by a dedicated office-based team. Around 75% of their work is in the education sector (including universities, academies, and PFI schools), with the remaining 25% across car showrooms, offices, churches, sheltered housing, fire stations, and leisure centres.

The Role

As an Air Conditioning / Refrigeration Installation Engineer, you will be responsible for the installation of a wide range of air conditioning systems, including:

Split systems
VRF / VRV systems
Ducted units
HVRF systems
Air source heat pumps and associated mechanical plant
This is a mobile role covering commercial sites across the North West. The ideal candidate will be based in or around Manchester, Liverpool, Warrington or East Lancashire.

Key Requirements

Proven experience in installing commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems
Current F-Gas (Category 1) certification
Full UK driving licence
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with clients
CSCS card and relevant health & safety training desirable

Package

Basic salary up to £39,000 (depending on experience)
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Company van and fuel card (travel paid after the first 30 minutes each way)
Plenty of overtime available (paid)
No call-out rota
24 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays (32 days in total, with 7 days reserved for Christmas shutdown)
Private medical insurance
Company pension scheme (contributory)
Full PPE and uniform provided