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Commercial as engineer


Company : Airco Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd


Location : Manchester, England


Created : 2026-04-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

A bit about us Founded in 1991 as a sole trade; and fast forward to today, Airco stands as a leading HVAC & Renewables contractor, directly employing more than 200 staff. Proud of our roots in Hull, the business has expanded to provide a now largely national service offering. Originally, the business predominantly operated as a refrigeration contractor; the business has grown into offering multiple disciplines including air conditioning, ventilation, heating, plumbing and renewables. We provide full service, maintenance, repair, design and installation services for this entire scope to ensure our clients can rely on us for turn key solutions within the industry, including 24/7 365 availability for critical breakdowns. What are we looking for.. We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced F-Gas Refrigeration engineer to support our growing Engineering team. You will be part of a team of Engineers who support Airco in providing a service to our growing and highly prestigious client base in Manchester and surrounding areas. The role will be varied from carrying out planned and preventative maintenance to responding to service calls and carrying remedial works. Location : Manchester Salary: Up to 22 per hour - dependent on Experience Benefits: Enhanced Holidays, Birthday day off, Long service awards, Enhanced sick pay, Bike to work scheme, referral scheme, Home support and Health cash plans. What will you do. Service, maintain, and repair commercial and industrial chiller systems, Refrigeration systems, also be expected to work on Air conditioning Identify and diagnose faults in chillers and HVAC systems. Perform repairs on chiller components, including compressors, evaporators, and controls. Effectively diagnose, identify faults and failures with equipment and systems, providing effective solutions based on best industry practices Coordinate and control all documents associated with reactive & planned preventative maintenance works Liaise closely with the client (Domestic & Commercial clients) to maintain excellent relationships Work in a safe and controlled manor following all necessary internal health & safety processes and client specific site requirements Take part in the on-call rota to support the business achieve its 24/7/365 response Collaborate with other team members and provide technical guidance when needed. Who are we looking for. A highly experienced Refrigeration & Air conditioning engineer, with a minimum NVQ Level 2 qualification in Refrigeration & Air conditioning, you will be F-Gas/EN 378 compliant Proven experience as a chiller service engineer or similar role An individual who has previously worked with the Refrigeration sector and who is experienced with working within walk in cold room environments on both chilled and freezer applications. The individual will also be required to work on VRV, multi split and split A/C systems as well as Close Control and Chilled water systems You will be used to working unsupervised and be able to manage your own materials and your own works Have a high level of interpersonal skills to be able to build relationships with domestic and commercial clients Ideally you will have good electrical competence including the ability to read wiring schematics and test control circuits Full Driving licence Please note you must be able to achieve a DBS certificate What will you get in return. The Package Competitive salary Paid Door to Door 90 call out payment iPad and phone Transit/Vivaro/Proace van Training and Continuous Professional Development Opportunities to progress within the business Regular overtime available Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to 22.00 per hour Benefits: Additional leave Bereavement leave Company car Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme Sabbatical Sick pay Experience: Chiller: 3 years (required) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) Work Location: On the road