Refrigeration / AC Engineer

  • Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited
  • 14/04/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Refrigeration / AC Engineer (Refrigeration Biased) - London

Hill McGlynn is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing building services contractor for an experienced Refrigeration / AC Engineer (Refrigeration biased) to join their team covering London. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer looking for stability, strong earning potential, and long-term career progression.

Salary & Package
- £45,000 - £50,000 basic (dependent on experience and skill set)
- OTE £65,000 - £75,000 with overtime and bonuses
- Travel time paid on any travel over 1 hour per day
- Regular overtime opportunities to significantly boost earnings
- Company van, fuel card, phone, and uniform provided
- 29 days paid holiday
- Company pension scheme
- Full-time, permanent position

Role Overview
You will be responsible for the service, maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of refrigeration and air conditioning systems across commercial sites throughout London, with a strong focus on refrigeration plant.

Key Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience within the M&E / refrigeration sector
- Strong experience working on refrigeration systems including:
- Walk-in cold rooms
- Drinks chillers/langers
- Standalone units
- Experience with fault-finding and repair of:
- VRF systems (desirable)
- Split systems (desirable)
- Ability to work independently on:
- Refrigerant recovery
- Pressure testing
- Brazed repairs (desirable)
- Compressor changes (desirable)
- Experience working with major manufacturers such as: Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Toshiba, Panasonic (desirable)
- Ability to produce clear and detailed remedial and repair reports
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Previous experience working within commercial environments
- Participation in a 1-in-4 call-out rota
- Full UK Driving Licence (maximum 6 points)

Qualifications
- F-Gas Category 1 (essential)

Why Apply?
This role offers excellent earning potential, consistent work, and the chance to join a reputable company that values its engineers. With strong overtime availability and a supportive team environment, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career.

If you're an experienced Refrigeration / AC Engineer looking for a new opportunity in London, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your up-to-date CV today.