Refrigeration AC Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£45,770 / year
Salary
As advertised by the employer
£41,700
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.1×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5225 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Arcus FM is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5225 Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Looking for a fresh challenge with an award-winning facilities management company?
Do you live in or around the South West London?
Arcus FM are hiring an experienced Refrigeration / Air Conditioning Engineer to join our growing team, servicing a range of multi-site retail clients.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive Salary - Up to £45,770 per annum (depending on experience)
- Company van and fuel card – with personal use available from day one
- Door-to-door pay - earn from the moment you leave home
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Enhanced overtime rates for additional earnings – All overtime is paid as time and a half
- Annual bonus (up to 4%) - subject to performance
- Training on offer to cover any skill gaps in the hybrid role
You’ll be on the road, keeping our clients supermarket refrigeration / air conditioning systems running smoothly across your patch, carrying out high-quality diagnostics, maintenance, servicing and repairs – all while delivering outstanding customer service.
This is a hands-on, mobile role where no two days are the same.
Essential:
- Valid UK driver’s license
- F-Gas certification (C&G 2079-11)
- Refrigeration or Air Conditioning engineering experience
- Excellent communication and time management
- A strong work ethic, with Health & Safety awareness
Desirable:
- CO2 Qualification
- Supermarket refrigeration experience
Additional info:
- The role will involve working 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- On-call rota: 1 in every 4 weeks
Why join Arcus:
We’re an award-winning facilities management provider that values expertise and commitment. We actively promote from within and offer career progression opportunities across our nationwide operations. You’ll also benefit from a comprehensive rewards package including:
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Matched contribution Pension scheme of 4.5% up to 6%
- Health Cash Plan & Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs
- Refer a Friend reward scheme
- Funded Training Sponsorship Scheme
- Access to state-of-the-art training academy
Ready to take the next step:
If you have the experience and drive to succeed in this role we’d love to hear from you, so click Apply to submit your application today!
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Arcus FM, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers (SOC 5225) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~7k in sample- Offer £45,770
- Middle half £34,476–~42,276
- Median £38,376
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
Even the bottom of this range, £45,770, beats the market's estimated 75th percentile. Arcus FM pays in the top quarter for this occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Arcus FM holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5225 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.