Air Conditioning Engineer

Mobile Air Conditioning Service Engineer Covering Edinburgh, Midlothian & East Scotland (Central Belt)
£37,400 – £44,000 Basic Salary
Company Van + PDA + Phone + Overtime + Callout + Training & Development

CBW are looking for a qualified and experienced Air Conditioning Service Engineer to join a mobile technical team in the East of Scotland.

Working across a portfolio of commercial clients, you'll be the go-to expert for air conditioning and HVAC maintenance, installations, and reactive repairs.
This is your chance to join a growing business with high-quality clients, realistic overtime opportunities, and a great work-life balance and strong internal career progression routes.

  • Mobile Role: Covering Edinburgh, Midlothian & Central Belt
  • Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (41.25 hrs/week)
  • On-Call/Callout: £150 per week, with overtime rates:
  • Weekday evenings (from 5:30pm): x1.5
  • Saturday AM: x1.5 | Saturday PM: x2
  • Sundays: x2
  • Company Van Provided (private use available at approx.

    £94/month for 1000 miles)
Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provide planned and reactive maintenance, installation, and fault-finding on AC and HVAC systems.
  • Deliver works within agreed SLAs to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Conduct minor electrical fault diagnostics.
  • Participate in a 1-in-X callout rota, with a minimum 4 hours' paid for first call.
  • Complete installations and small works on air conditioning systems.
  • Monitor contractors on-site, issue permits, and ensure safety standards are upheld.
  • Represent the company professionally, maintaining high standards in both technical delivery and customer service.
Qualifications 
Qualifications (must have one of the following):

  • City & Guilds 2079 Safe Handling of Refrigerants (F-Gas Cat 1) or CITB J11 Equivalent
    Plus one of the below:
  • NVQ 2/3 or City & Guilds in Commercial Refrigeration & AC Systems
  • NVQ 2/3 or City & Guilds in Heating & Ventilation
  • NVQ 2/3 or City & Guilds in Heating & Ventilation Service & Maintenance
Additional Requirements:

  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • IPAF / PASMA (preferred)
  • Electrical qualifications (preferred)
  • Experience in reactive and planned AC/HVAC maintenance across commercial environments
  • Working knowledge of H&S procedures, risk assessments & method statements
Benefits: 

  • Real development opportunities – internal mobility encouraged
  • Work with high-profile commercial clients
  • No early starts – work-life balance focused
  • Supportive leadership and strong team culture
  • Industry-standard tools, tech and training provided
  • Opportunity to grow into multi-skilled or supervisory roles
  • 25 days holiday and bank holidays 


  • Start: 19/08/2025
  • Rate: £38000 - £44000 per annum
  • Location: Edinburgh,Scotland
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Construction
  • Recruiter: CBW Staffing Solutions
  • Contact: Louise McLaren
  • Tel: 07528568186
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: V-99953
  • Posted: 2025-08-19 15:24:03 -

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