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Permanent

Senior Air Conditioning Service & Maintenance Engineer

Tech-People
Crawley
money-bag £38000 - £45000/annum car, pension, bonus
Posted: 22 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 21 November 2026
Ref: 225754098

Job Specification - Senior Air Conditioning Service & Maintenance Engineer

Location: Crawley and surrounding areas
Salary: -38,00045,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Area: Approximately 80% outside London and 20% within London



Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced and technically skilled Senior Air Conditioning Service & Maintenance Engineer to join a growing team within the HVAC industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with extensive service and maintenance experience who can work independently, deliver high-quality technical solutions and contribute to a professional, customer-focused team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, breakdowns and complex fault-finding across a wide range of air conditioning and HVAC systems.



Key Responsibilities

  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs.
  • Diagnosing and resolving faults across VRF/VRV systems, air conditioning units, chillers and air handling units (AHUs).
  • Commissioning and fault-finding on complex multi-VRF installations.
  • Undertaking detailed maintenance, including fan scroll cleaning and full system strip-downs.
  • Working efficiently in live commercial environments while maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship.
  • Providing excellent customer service and maintaining professional relationships with clients.
  • Managing subcontractors where required.
  • Working across a varied portfolio of commercial, residential and public sector sites.


Requirements

  • Minimum 10 years'' experience in air conditioning service and maintenance.
  • Proven experience fault-finding on VRF/VRV systems.
  • Commissioning experience, including complex multi-unit systems.
  • Strong technical knowledge of DX systems.
  • Experience servicing and maintaining chillers and AHUs.
  • Good electrical knowledge and fault-finding capabilities.
  • Valid F-Gas qualification.
  • Experience working in high-end residential properties is advantageous.
  • Ability to carry out detailed maintenance and repairs to a high standard.
  • Excellent communication skills and a friendly, professional approach to customers.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Own standard hand tools required; specialist tools will be provided.


Types of Sites

The successful candidate will work across a diverse range of environments, including:

  • Residential properties and high-end homes.
  • Large commercial VRF installations.
  • Government buildings and public sector sites.
  • Hotels, schools and offices.
  • Warehouses and airport facilities.


Salary, Benefits & Progression

  • Salary of -38,00045,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Company van provided.
  • Company mobile phone provided.
  • 20 days'' annual leave, excluding bank holidays.
  • Travel time paid for journeys exceeding 50 miles from home, subject to company policy.
  • Annual zero-sickness bonus of -1,000, subject to eligibility.
  • Performance bonus starting from -1,200.
  • Summer working bonus of -1,000.
  • Quarterly team events.
  • Monthly pay.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • Opportunities to progress into senior engineering, supervisory, service management or contract management roles.


How to Apply

If you are an experienced Air Conditioning Service & Maintenance Engineer looking for your next long-term opportunity, we would like to hear from you.

Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years'' service experience and hold a valid F-Gas qualification.

Please submit your CV along with a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.

Applications that do not include a covering letter may not be considered.

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