Driver Hire Southampton
Air Conditioning Technician
Location: Southampton
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00am – 17:00pm + overtime
Pay: £ per hour
Driver Hire Southampton are recruiting for an Air Conditioning Test Technician to join an established air conditioning company based in Southampton.
This role involves testing and inspecting air conditioning units before dispatch, completing quality checks, recording results, and supporting general warehouse operations. You will work as part of a hands-on team ensuring equipment is fully tested, prepared, and ready for customers.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a practical background, warehouse experience, or an interest in engineering and technical work.
The Role:
You will be responsible for testing, checking, and preparing air conditioning units while supporting the wider warehouse and service team.
Duties Include:
- Carrying out testing and quality checks on air conditioning units
- Checking equipment functionality and identifying any issues
- Completing test sheets, paperwork, and reporting results
- Preparing units for dispatch
- Loading and unloading deliveries
- Operating a counterbalance forklift (licence required)
- Checking, organising, and maintaining stock
- Assisting with basic mechanical adjustments where required
- Supporting general warehouse duties
About You:
- Previous warehouse, engineering, electrical, or technical experience preferred
- Practical and mechanically minded
- Good attention to detail with the ability to follow procedures
- Comfortable working with equipment and carrying out checks
- Reliable, organised, and able to work independently and as part of a team
- Counterbalance forklift licence essential
Why Join Us?
Driver Hire Southampton is a trusted staffing agency supporting businesses across Southampton and Winchester. We provide flexible work opportunities and connect candidates with long-term roles that suit their skills and experience.
If you're looking for a hands-on technical role within a growing company, we'd love to hear from you!
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