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Air Conditioning Engineer - Glasgow/Edinburgh - Up to £45,000 + 36 Hour Week

Tired of long hours, constant call-outs and burnout?

This is a role built around engineers, not squeezing every hour out of them.

CBW are recruiting an Air Conditioning Engineer for a forward-thinking, specialist contractor working directly with end-user clients across Scotland’s Central Belt. You’ll be supported by a strong back office, sensible workloads, and systems designed to let you do your job properly.

Salary & Benefits That Actually Matter:

Salary up to £45,000 DOE
Guaranteed extra earnings – approx. £600/year from call-out
36-hour working week (not 40+)
On-call only every 6 weeks (often less)
Call-out pay: £100 weekend allowance + minimum 4 hours paid
Overtime:
   • Saturday – Time & a half
   • Sunday – Double time
Paid travel time after 20 miles from office
Company van (fully equipped)
 Laptop + phone / mobile allowance
29 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
Hospital Saturday Fund – Scheme 1 fully paid
Regular performance reviews & development support
Company pension scheme
A Company That Genuinely Looks After Its Engineers
£1,000 bonus paid to all staff this year
3 extra days’ holiday awarded
3 fully funded team away days
Fully funded Christmas night out
Direct client relationships – no toxic contracts
Engineers have a real voice in the business
No burnout culture – 50-hour weeks actively avoidedThis is a supportive, honest, and collaborative team where engineers are trusted and valued.

You’ll work directly with end-user clients across:

• Hospitality
• Retail
• Pharmaceutical
• Commercial & specialist facilities

Predominantly Central Belt of Scotland, with occasional travel further North

Key Duties:

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Reactive maintenance & breakdowns
Fault finding, diagnostics & repairs
First-time fixes wherever possible
Safe, high-quality work standards
Clear communication with clients & support teamsWhat You’ll Need:

F-Gas Category 1
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (or equivalent)
Proven experience as a mobile Air Conditioning Engineer
Strong commercial PPM & fault-finding experience
Full UK driving licenceWhy This Role Stands Out:

Shorter working week
Real work-life balance
Engineers respected, not rushed
Excellent pay without burnout? Apply now or contact CBW for a confidential discussion