Air Conditioning Engineer

Air Conditioning Engineer

Darlington + 3 Local Sites (within 10-mile radius)

Full-time, Permanent | £38,000 - £40,000 + Callout

We are seeking a skilled Air Conditioning Engineer to join our client's technical team on a large pharmaceutical site in the Darlington area. Working across up to three local facilities (all within a 10-mile radius), you'll be responsible for the maintenance, fault finding and repair of HVAC systems, ensuring a safe and compliant environment for critical operations.

A daily pool vehicle is provided for site travel.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum

   

• Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm (40 hrs, 1 hour unpaid lunch)

   

• Callout: 1 in 4 rota
  • £150 standby

     

  • 4-hour minimum per call, paid at x1.5 or x2

     

   

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

   

• Free onsite parking

   

Role Overview

You'll be delivering both planned and reactive HVAC maintenance, supporting heating/cooling services across a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. Strong diagnostic ability and a professional approach to compliance is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct PPM and reactive maintenance on AC systems (split units, VRV/VRF)

   

• Perform mechanical fault finding and corrective repairs

   

• Ensure safe handling and management of refrigerants

   

• Carry out statutory and compliance checks for critical HVAC systems

   

• Work collaboratively with onsite facilities and engineering teams

   

• Maintain accurate records for audits and compliance reporting

   

• Attend nearby sister sites if required (pool vehicle provided)

   

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Air Conditioning / HVAC Engineer

   

• F-Gas Category 1 certification is essential

   

• Experience with VRV/VRF, FCUs, AHUs, chillers desirable

   

• Strong knowledge of building services and temperature control systems

   

• Excellent fault-finding and communication skills

   

• Full UK driving licence

   

• Ability to pass an Enhanced DBS check

   

If you'd like to learn more about this opportunity, please send your updated CV to (url removed).