Job Description
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
- £150 standby
- 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).
