Site Based Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Engineer

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer (Site Based)
The Company
A UK-based Facilities Management company delivering 24/7/365 maintenance services across a diverse portfolio of commercial and critical environments. Supported by a nationwide network of regional offices, the business has established long-term partnerships across healthcare, education, government, retail and commercial sectors.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer to join the on-site engineering team at a large hospital estate in Newcastle.
This is a site-based position responsible for the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repair of a wide range of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment throughout a busy healthcare environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Service, maintenance and fault finding on split systems, VRV/VRF systems, chillers and commercial refrigeration equipment.
* Carrying out planned preventative maintenance across critical and non-critical hospital areas.
* Diagnosing and repairing equipment breakdowns to minimise operational downtime.
* Undertaking small installation and remedial works where required.
* Maintaining accurate service records and ensuring compliance with statutory and site-specific regulations.
* Supporting the wider engineering team in maintaining the hospital's mechanical services infrastructure.
* Participating in the site's call-out rota.
* Ensuring all works are completed safely and in accordance with healthcare and HTM compliance standards.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a technically challenging and highly regulated healthcare environment where reliability, compliance and service delivery are paramount.
The Person
The successful candidate will be an experienced Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineer with a strong background in service, maintenance and fault finding.
Essential Requirements:
* F-Gas Category 1 Certification.
* Proven experience working on split systems, VRV/VRF systems, chillers and refrigeration equipment.
* Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
* Excellent understanding of planned and reactive maintenance.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-skilled engineering team.
* Experience within hospitals, healthcare environments or other critical facilities would be advantageous.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
Salary & Benefits
* Salary up to £48,000 per annum depending on experience.
* Company van included.
* 40-hour working week.
* 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
* Company pension scheme (3% employee / 5% employer contribution).
* Call-out rota: 1 in 5.
* £150 standby allowance.
* Overtime rates of x1.5 and x2.
* Ongoing training and career development.
* Stable, long-term contract within a prestigious healthcare environment.
This opportunity would suit an experienced AC & Refrigeration Engineer looking for a permanent, site-based role within a large hospital estate, working on a varied range of air conditioning, chiller and refrigeration plant