Electrical & Air Conditioning Engineer

London & South East (excluding the Essex area)

We are working in partnership with a growing facilities maintenance and project delivery specialist seeking an experienced Electrical & Air Conditioning Engineer to join their commercial maintenance team across London and the South East, excluding Essex.

This role is ideally suited to an electrically biased engineer with strong HVAC / air conditioning experience, looking for a stable, permanent position with excellent overtime potential and long-term development.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering reactive and planned electrical and air conditioning maintenance across a portfolio of commercial buildings, including fault finding, servicing, repairs, and small works.

The position offers autonomy, variety, and the chance to work for a business that invests in its engineers through training and progression opportunities.

Salary & Package

£35,000 – £40,000 basic salary

Annual salary review

Regular overtime available – OTE £50,000–£60,000

Company van & fuel card

iPad / mobile device supplied

Power tools and test equipment provided

Uniform supplied

Pension scheme

28 days holiday (20 days + bank holidays, with additional days for long service)

Key Responsibilities

• Reactive and planned electrical maintenance across commercial sites
• Fault finding and repair on lighting, power, circuits, and control systems
• Maintenance and fault diagnosis of air conditioning and HVAC systems
• Basic servicing, reactive breakdowns, and plant support on AC equipment
• Testing and minor installation works where required
• Accurate job reporting via handheld devices
• Client liaison and technical support on site
• Identifying and quoting additional works
• Ensuring all works comply with health & safety and statutory regulations
• Participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota
• Supporting small installation and refurbishment projects

Skills & Experience Required

• Electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations preferred
• Proven experience in commercial electrical maintenance
• Air conditioning / HVAC experience essential
• F-Gas qualification advantageous (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience with split systems and commercial AC units desirable
• IPAF / MEWP preferred (training available if not held)
• CSCS card beneficial but not essential
• IT literate (iPad / smartphone job systems)
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexible approach to overtime and occasional weekends

About You

Electrically biased engineer with strong AC / HVAC capability

Confident fault finder with a proactive approach

Professional, reliable, and customer-focused

Comfortable working independently across multiple sites

Interested in long-term stability and career progression