Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineer

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineer

Location:

Carlisle and across Cumbria

Salary: per annum dependent on qualifications and experience

Contract:

Permanent Full-time

Hours:
Monday to Friday with overtime and call-out rota

NXT Recruitment is proud to be supporting a well‑established and growing engineering business as they expand their presence across Cumbria.

Due to continued growth and increasing demand they are looking to appoint an experienced Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineer to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a time‑served engineer who enjoys working on commercial projects, values high standards of workmanship and wants to be part of a business that invests in its people through training development and long‑term progression.

You will be responsible for the service maintenance, fault finding and commissioning of air conditioning and refrigeration systems across a range of commercial sites. The role is predominantly field‑based and will involve both planned and reactive work including participation in an out‑of‑hours call rota.

• Fault finding on split multi‑split and VRV / VRF air conditioning systems including cold room applications
• Servicing and planned maintenance of air conditioning systems across commercial buildings
• Commissioning of split multi‑split and VRV / VRF systems
• Service commissioning and fault diagnosis of heat recovery ventilation systems
• Responding to emergency and unplanned breakdowns as part of the on‑call rota
• Completing work to a high standard while maintaining health and safety compliance

• Time‑served and fully qualified Refrigeration / Air Conditioning Engineer
• Relevant qualifications to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• City & Guilds 2079-1
• Proven experience working on commercial air conditioning installations
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• CSCS card preferred

• Salary between 38000 and 44000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Regular overtime available paid at premium rates
• Company vehicle, uniform and specialist tools provided
• Company mobile phone and smart device
• 30 days holiday per year including bank holidays
• Pension contributions

A stable supportive employer with long‑term opportunities as the business continues to grow in Cumbria.

• Computer Operation
• HVAC
• Assembly Experience
• HVAC / R
• Service Technician Experience
• Sheet Metal
• Teaching
• Refrigeration
• Ductwork
• Power Tools
• Troubleshooting
• Air Conditioning

If you're an experienced Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineer looking to join a growing business with a strong reputation and a commitment to development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Simon Kean at NXT Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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