Senior Refrigeration and Air conditioning Engineer

Posted 15/05/2026 by Alecto Recruitment

Location:
Alton, Hampshire
Salary/Rate:
£45,000 - £55,000/annum vehicle + over time and door to door
Senior Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer

£45,000 - £55,000 + Overtime + Bonus (OTE £65k+)
📍 Hampshire (within 50-mile radius)

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

This is a key position within the business, ideal for an experienced engineer looking to step into a more senior role with added responsibility, influence, and long-term progression.







The Role

You'll be the go-to engineer on site-handling complex faults, supporting junior engineers, and ensuring high standards across service and maintenance work.

  • Service, maintenance & fault finding on commercial refrigeration & AC systems
  • Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
  • Support and mentor junior engineers
  • Assist with commissioning and system optimisation
  • Work independently across customer sites
  • Participate in a 1-in-7 call-out rota
  • Use Simpro system for job management and reporting






What They're Looking For

  • F-Gas Category 1
  • Strong background in commercial refrigeration & air conditioning
  • Proven experience handling complex faults and large systems
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Strong communication and customer-facing skills
  • Ability to lead by example and support junior engineers
  • Based in or around Hampshire






Desirable (Not Essential)

  • CO₂ experience
  • Commissioning experience
  • Experience with Dixell XWeb / monitoring systems
  • Previous mentoring or supervisory experience






What's On Offer

  • Door-to-door pay
  • Overtime @ 1.5x (Mon-Sat) & 2x Sundays
  • 45-hour contract
  • 1 in 7 call-out rota
  • Company van + fuel card
  • Phone, tablet & specialist tools
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Ongoing training & progression into supervisory roles

Reference: INDAV

Interested?
Apply today to be considered for this exciting Alton 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,

Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
TB 4924872_1778851960
Job ID:
225117669
Applications:
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