Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineer
Join an Established, Family-Run Business That Values Its Engineers
New Air has been delivering expert air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation services for over 50 years. As a trusted, family-run business based in Southampton, we’ve built long-term relationships with our customers by providing outstanding service and investing in our people.
Due to continued growth, we’re looking for an experienced Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineer to join our friendly and supportive team. If you’re looking for a company where your skills are valued, your work-life balance matters, and you’ll be part of a business with an excellent reputation, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance, servicing, and installation of air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation equipment.
- Diagnosing and repairing faults across a wide range of systems.
- Providing a professional and reliable service to our customers.
- Participating in a 1 in 6 weekly emergency call-out rota.
- Building strong relationships with customers through excellent communication and workmanship.
- Working primarily across Hampshire and the surrounding counties—no London work.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll ideally have:
- City & Guilds Level 2 Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, NVQ equivalent, or higher.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience.
- A valid F-Gas Certification.
- A full UK driving licence.
- PASMA & IPAF certification (desirable, but not essential).
- A positive attitude, strong fault-finding skills, and pride in delivering quality work.
As part of our commitment to our customers, enhanced DBS checks are carried out regularly and fully funded by the company.
What We Offer
We believe our engineers deserve to be well rewarded, supported, and equipped to succeed.
- £40K – £45K per annum
- Company vehicle (with optional private use).
- Door-to-door pay for most jobs.
- 40-hour working week (08:30–17:00).
- Overtime available, paid at:
- Time and a half.
- Double time on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
- Company pension.
- Industry tools and smartphone provided.
- Ongoing manufacturer and industry training.
- 30 days’ holiday including Bank Holidays, increasing to 35 days with long service.
- Company-funded Summer and Christmas social events.
- Supportive, friendly, family-run working environment where you’re recognised for your contribution.
Why Join New Air?
At New Air, you’re more than just another engineer. We’re proud of our reputation, our loyal customers, and the long service of many of our team members. We believe in supporting our engineers with quality equipment, ongoing training, fair pay, and a positive working environment where people enjoy coming to work.
If you’re an experienced Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineer living in or around the Southampton area and you’re looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today by sending your CV to info@newair.co.uk or call us on
023 8060 5960
for an informal chat.