Junior Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer

£28,000 - £35,000 + Overtime + Training + Career Progression

location - Hook

I’m currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing company for a Junior Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who’s looking to develop their skills, gain hands-on experience, and progress into a fully-fledged Service Engineer role.

The Role

You’ll be working alongside experienced engineers, supporting service, maintenance, and installation work across commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

• Assist with servicing, maintenance & fault finding
• Support experienced engineers on-site
• Learn how to diagnose faults and complete repairs
• Carry out basic maintenance tasks independently as you progress
• Use Simpro system for job updates and reporting

What They’re Looking For

• F-Gas Category 1 (or working towards it)
• Some experience or a qualification in refrigeration / air conditioning
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Good communication skills
• Reliable, hardworking, and keen to build a long-term career

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience in commercial refrigeration or AC
• CSCS / CITB card
• Basic electrical knowledge

What’s On Offer

• Door-to-door pay (once fully independent)
• Overtime available
• 45-hour contract
• Structured training & development plan
• Opportunity to progress into a Service Engineer role
• Company van (once trained / depending on experience)
• Phone, tablet & tools provided
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Supportive team environment

The Bottom Line

If you’re looking to break into the industry properly or step up from a junior role where you’re not progressing, this is a solid chance to learn from experienced engineers and build a long-term career.

Reference: INDAV

Interested?
Apply today to be considered for this exciting Hook based opportunity.

Alecto Recruitment Limited is acting as an employment business for this vacancy. Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Keywords:
Air Conditioning Engineer, HVAC Engineer, Air Conditioning Technician, HVAC Technician, Installation, Maintenance, VRV, VRF, Split Systems,