Daniel Owen Ltd
AC Engineer
AC Engineer at Daniel Owen Ltd, based in Cambridgeshire, paying £50,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £50,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Cambridgeshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
About 7% above the going rate for engineering & manufacturing
Reference ACEC2_1793802941
About the role
Cambridge / Competitive Salary + Van + Fuel Card / Fully Mobile Role
About the Role
We are recruiting for an experienced Mobile AC Engineer to join a leading facilities management and property services business. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a varied commercial portfolio, carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of HVAC and cooling systems.
As a key member of the engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining critical cooling equipment, diagnosing faults, ensuring full F-Gas compliance, and delivering an exceptional service to clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on commercial air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
- Service, maintain and fault find on:
- VRV/VRF Systems
- Split & Multi-Split Systems
- Water-Cooled Chillers
- DX Close Control Units
- Diagnose refrigeration and AC faults using superheat, sub-cooling and electrical testing methods.
- Ensure full compliance with F-Gas Regulations and company safety procedures.
- Complete refrigerant leak testing, recovery and associated documentation.
- Maintain accurate digital service reports, timesheets and refrigerant records.
- Produce and follow RAMS and Permit to Work procedures.
- Provide technical advice and updates to clients and site management.
- Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, energy efficiency improvements and R32 retrofits.
- Participate in the regional Out of Hours call-out rota.
Essential Requirements
-City & Guilds 2079 Category 1 F-Gas Certification (Essential)
-NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration or equivalent
-Minimum 3 years' experience as a Mobile AC Engineer within a Commercial Building Services or Hard FM environment
-Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
-Experience working on VRF/VRV, Splits, Chillers and Close Control equipment
-Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Daikin, Mitsubishi or Toshiba manufacturer training
- Electrical fault-finding experience
- Knowledge of BMS controls
- IPAF
- PASMA
- Experience within healthcare, retail, education or commercial environments
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary
- Company van and fuel card
- Door-to-door travel (where applicable)
- Overtime opportunities
- On-call allowance
- Ongoing technical and manufacturer training
- Career progression within a national FM business
- Company pension and benefits package
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer looking for a new challenge within a growing and well-established FM business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Andreia De Sousa for a confidential discussion regarding the role.
Reference: ACEC2_1793802941 · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 16 Dec 2026 · Listed via Daniel Owen Ltd
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