Air Conditioning Engineer – Portsmouth City Council

Corrigenda Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Portsmouth is seeking a motivated Air Conditioning Engineer to join their team. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance of air conditioning systems primarily in commercial environments. Ideal candidates should have industry qualifications and a commitment to delivering high-quality service. The position offers a range of benefits, including annual salary reviews and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual Salary Review

Company Mobile

Employee Assistance Programme

Bupa Cashplan

Pension scheme

Refer a friend reward scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role and working sectors required.
• Full UK driving licence needed.
• Pass Enhanced DBS background checks for working in schools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and fault diagnostic work to various air conditioning systems.
• Service air handling units, fan convectors and extractor fans.
• Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction

Basic safe electrical working awareness

Ability to operate smart devices and complete electronic documentation

Education

Recognised industry standard qualification

City & Guilds F Gas & ODS Regulations

City & Guilds Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems

Recognised Health & Safety training

Job description

Air Conditioning Engineer - Portsmouth City Council

FULL TIME – 40 HOURS

Salary: Competitive (Subject to knowledge and experience)

Location: Portsmouth

Reporting to: Contract Manager

About Corrigenda Ltd

Corrigenda is a trusted provider of facilities management and building maintenance services across the South of England. With a strong reputation for reliability, quality and personal service, we’ve proudly supported public and private sector clients for over two decades.

As part of the Apleona Group, a leading European real estate and facilities management organisation, we combine local and expertise with the strength and innovation of a major international group. This partnership enhances our ability to deliver smarter, more sustainable solutions, while staying true to our core values of professionalism, respect, and long-term commitment.

Joining Corrigenda means becoming part of a team that values traditional craftmanship, invest in its people, and look ahead to a bright, innovative future in facilities management.

Job Summary

As part of our continued growth, Corrigenda is looking for a motivated and skilled Air Conditioning Engineer to become a key member of our expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across multiple sites in the Portsmouth and surrounding areas, delivering both planned and reactive maintenance services. In this role, you’ll perform various air conditioning tasks, primarily in commercial environments across the education, public, and private sectors. We’re seeking someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality service efficiently, safely, and fully complies with current regulations and industry standards while exceeding customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Carry out planned and fault diagnostic work to various air conditioning systems and equipment such as split, VRV and VRF and heat pumps.
• Service air handling units, fan convectors and extractor fans.
• General mechanical repairs and weekly PPM tests.
• Use of Building and Management Systems.
• Work flexible working hours to suit the business requirements.
• Collaborate with other engineers and site staff to arrange site access to required.
• Participation of the out of hours call out rota.
• Maintain a safe working environment for yourself, other engineers, end users on site and general public at all times.
• The role may require you to work at heights to fulfil the role.
• Ability to work effectively on your own or as part of a team to ensure client contract expectations are met.
• Where required, contact suppliers for replacement parts and cost information.
• Any other tasks required by the company within skill set/experience.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Recognised industry standard qualification
• Be able to operate smart devices and to complete electronic documentation
• Ability to set up and programme AC controls
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction
• City & Guilds F Gas & ODS Regulations
• City & Guilds Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems
• Recognised Health & Safety training
• Full UK driving licence
• Pass Enhanced DBS background checks for working in schools
• Being able to demonstrate experience in similar role and working sectors
• Basic safe electrical working awareness

Benefits Package:

• Annual Salary Review
• Company Mobile
• Employee Assistance Programme – Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries
• Bupa Cashplan – benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Enrolment into our pension scheme
• Refer a friend reward scheme worth £750 per referral

Corrigenda are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal and fair treatment for all colleagues or potential colleagues irrespective of race, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origins, religion or belief, disability, age, gender, marital or family status.

Join us to be part of a diverse workforce that values collaboration, growth, and opportunity for all.

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