Air Conditioning Engineer

Salary: Competitive +Travel (Door2Door) + Company Van and Company Benefits

Contract: Permanent

What we are looking for?

We are looking for an Air Conditioning Engineer to carry out the installation, servicing, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning and HVAC systems across commercial and residential properties.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, reactive repairs, and ensuring all work is completed in line with current industry and health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, commission, and test air conditioning systems.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a variety of HVAC equipment.

• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs efficiently.

• Service split systems, VRV/VRF systems, multi-split units, ducted systems, and heat pumps.

• Complete all required job sheets, service reports, and compliance documentation accurately.

• Ensure all work complies with current health and safety regulations and industry standards.

• Respond to reactive maintenance call-outs when required.

• Liaise professionally with customers, contractors, and colleagues.

• Maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicles in good working order.

• Identify opportunities for system improvements or additional works and report these to management.

Skills & Experience:

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as an Air Conditioning Engineer.

• Relevant HVAC qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2 or 3, or equivalent).

• Valid F-Gas Category 1 Certification.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Good understanding of current health and safety regulations.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with refrigeration systems.

• IPAF and PASMA certification.

• CSCS card.

• Experience working with commercial building management systems (BMS).

• Electrical knowledge or qualifications.
  

In a nutshell

At Hopkins, our purpose is to always deliver high levels of customer service and industry knowledge. Our vision is to self-deliver our sustainable projects from design through the installation period and then to maintain the buildings, ensuring they operate to the original design principles. To achieve both, we have built a team of dedicated, innovative and creative people. Who never settle for "just average".

As we continue to grow our network and expand our team across the south of the UK, with hubs already in Hampshire, East Sussex and Thames Valley, we are looking to further our reach and continue to deliver great service and innovative projects to our growing client base.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive business who invest in people.

Our commitment to you

As a key member of our team you will be encouraged to develop yourself further using all the tools made available to you by the business. As our inhouse HR team will work alongside you and your line manager to develop a bespoke develop plan that is tailored to your needs.

We also offer a host of benefits across our business, including

• Flexible Holiday Scheme

• Onsite Gym

• Flexible Working

• Staff Social Events

• Time off to commit to charity work and good causes

• Private Medical Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Company Contribution towards Eye Welfare

• Employer Assistance Programme that goes above and beyond

Be yourself

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Hopkins, we believe everyone is capable of achieving great things - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique.

To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you'd like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team.