Mobile Air Conditioning Improver Engineer

Equans Services Limited; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider in Blackburn seeks a Mobile Air Conditioning Improver Engineer. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits, ideal for candidates with recent qualifications in refrigeration and air conditioning. Responsibilities include assisting senior engineers in installations and maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and engaging in ongoing training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Life cover

Employee discount schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Career development opportunities

Company van and fuel card

Qualifications

• Recent completion of City & Guilds Level 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
• F-Gas Category 1 qualification is necessary.
• Some experience in air conditioning installation or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, servicing, maintenance of air conditioning systems.
• Carry out routine preventative maintenance.
• Support fault finding and leak testing.

Skills

Understanding of refrigeration and air conditioning principles

Positive, proactive attitude

Basic electrical knowledge or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

F-Gas Category 1

Job description

Mobile Air Conditioning Improver Engineer

EQUANS are looking for a mobile air conditioning improver engineer working on behalf of our Mobile North‑West Sites in Blackburn. This is a permanent full‑time, 40‑hour per week role with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and recently qualified Mobile Air Conditioning Engineer (Improver) to join our expanding building services team. This role is ideal for an engineer who has recently completed their City & Guilds Level 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and F‑Gas Category 1 qualification, and who is looking to gain practical, on‑the‑job experience under the guidance of experienced professionals.

You will support the delivery of planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, and installation of a wide range of air conditioning and refrigeration systems across commercial and light industrial sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with the installation, servicing, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, including split, multi‑split and VRV/VRF units.
• Carry out routine preventative maintenance and performance checks.
• Support fault finding, leak testing, pressure testing, evacuation and refrigerant charging.
• Accurately complete service sheets, job reports and asset documentation using digital tools or paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental policies.
• Communicate effectively with customers, site personnel and office staff.
• Attend additional training and manufacturer courses as required to develop technical knowledge.

Qualifications & Experience

• City & Guilds Level 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (7189 or equivalent).
• F‑Gas Category 1 (City & Guilds 2079 or equivalent).
• Good understanding of refrigeration and air conditioning principles and system components.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Some experience assisting with air conditioning installation or maintenance.
• Basic electrical knowledge or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiastic and keen to develop technical skills.
• Reliable, punctual and well‑presented.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Able to work as part of a team and follow instructions effectively.
• Flexible approach to working hours and travel requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (depending on experience).
• 24 days annual leave, increasing to 25 after 1 year of service (plus public holidays).
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
• Employee discount schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications and training.
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
• Access to employee networks (Women in EQUANS, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN and our Disability Network).
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to mental well‑being app.
• Company van, fuel card and uniform.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Opportunity to progress into a fully qualified Mobile Air Conditioning Engineer role.

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees in more than 50 countries and an annual turnover of over €17 billion. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS provides technical, FM, regeneration and energy services, specialising in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. EQUANS is a Bouygues Group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please register, apply and track your progress at Equans. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. We are committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We value diversity and inclusion; support a welcoming workplace where you can be your true self.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Relocation is not offered. Some applicants may require a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required; enquiries should go to the Resourcing Team, not to EQUANS managers.