Details:
- Salary: £44,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bedford Bedfordshire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Technical Lead – Air Conditioning Division
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: £44,000 – £50,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Join Our Team as an Air Conditioning Technical Lead
We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Air Conditioning Technical Lead to play a key role within our growing HVAC team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior AC engineer who enjoys combining hands-on engineering work with mentoring, technical support, and leadership responsibilities.
Based in Bedfordshire, this role offers a unique balance of office-based technical support and field-based engineering. You will act as the primary point of contact for technical guidance across the business, supporting AC improvers, apprentices, and qualified engineers with fault diagnosis, best practices, and complex technical challenges.
The Role
As Technical Lead, you will be the go-to expert for all air conditioning-related technical matters. Your knowledge and experience will help drive high standards across the engineering team while ensuring customers receive exceptional service.
This position will involve a mixture of:
* Providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance to engineers
* Mentoring apprentices, improvers, and less experienced engineers
* Conducting site visits to assist with complex faults and technical issues
* Supporting installation, service, and maintenance teams
* Assisting with technical training and development programmes
* Reviewing technical reports and ensuring compliance with industry standards
* Working closely with management to improve engineering processes and standards
* Remaining hands-on in the field when required
What We're Looking For
* Extensive experience within the air conditioning industry
* Strong knowledge of split systems, VRV/VRF, heat pumps, and commercial AC equipment
* Proven fault-finding and diagnostic skills
* Experience servicing and maintaining a wide range of manufacturers' equipment
* F-Gas Category 1 certification
* Full UK driving licence
* Excellent communication and mentoring abilities
* A positive and approachable attitude with a passion for developing others
Desirable Experience
* Previous supervisory, lead engineer, or technical support experience
* Experience delivering technical training or toolbox talks
* Knowledge of refrigeration systems
* Relevant HVAC qualifications and certifications
Salary & Benefits
* £44,000 – £50,000 basic salary depending on experience
* Company vehicle
* Travel Pay
* Fuel card
* Company pension scheme
* Paid holiday plus bank holidays
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Opportunity to shape and influence engineering standards within the business
* Clear progression opportunities
Why Apply?
This is more than just another engineering role. It is an opportunity to become a recognised technical leader within a growing and respected HVAC business. You'll have the chance to share your expertise, support the next generation of engineers, and remain actively involved in the technical side of the industry while enjoying a varied and rewarding position