About this role
Fully Qualified F-Gas Engineer
Full Time – Permanent
Trowbridge
Salary is dependent on experience
We are currently recruiting for a fully qualified F-Gas Engineer to join our client based in Trowbridge.
Key Responsibilities
Installation: Fit new commercial or residential air conditioning, heat pump, and refrigeration units Servicing & Maintenance: Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on refrigerant circuits. Leak Detection: Perform rigorous pressure testing (e.g., using nitrogen) and electronic or bubble leak checks to identify and fix refrigerant leaks. Refrigerant Recovery: Safely extract, handle, and store F-gas refrigerants using approved recovery machines, scales, and cylinders. Commissioning: Test and sign off newly installed systems to ensure optimal performance, temperature/pressure readings, and legal compliance. Documentation: Maintain accurate service records, F-gas logs, and compliance paperwork required under UK law.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Legal Certification: Full Category 1 F-Gas qualification (allowing work on systems of any size without weight limits, unlike Categories 2–4).
Technical Knowledge: Understanding of vapor compression cycles, electrical safety, basic brazing/pipework jointing, and fault-finding.
Experience: Practical field experience with commercial/domestic HVAC, chiller plants, or heat pumps (often 2–4+ years required by employers).
Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence, as the role typically involves mobile site-to-site work with a company vehicle.
Working Environment & Benefits
25 Days holiday plus 1 extra day each year per year of serviceBirthday offPension20 Mile radius from office.Hours 8-5 plus overtime if wantedNo weekends but can work weekends if wanted No 24hr callVan and fuel card. Happy with some personal useCan supply all kit if neededUniform
Primary Qualification: City & Guilds 2079-11 Level 2 Award in F-Gas and ODS Regulations (Category 1)
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