Air Conditioning Engineer

Manchester Arndale; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a technician for their Technical Services mobile team. The role involves installation and servicing of AC units, maintenance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Join a supportive environment that values professional development and offers various benefits.

Benefits

Overtime available

Company tools and van provided

Uniform and PPE Provided

Tablet and Phone Provided

Training and Upskilling available

HAPI App discounts and vouchers

Refer a friend scheme with up to £500 of rewards!

Join our Cycle to Work scheme

Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders

Career progression within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Must have a current, valid driving licence.
• Previous experience in Facilities Management is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation and servicing of AC units.
• Ensure all documentation is maintained to a fully auditable standard.
• Provide a callout response for the client as detailed on the callout rota.

Skills

IT Literate

Ability to use electronic handheld devices

Education

C&G qualified level 2 minimum in 2079

C&G qualified level 2 minimum in 6187

CSCS Skills card

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment

About The Role:

Working in our Technical Services mobile team on a Major Retail contract with opportunities to support other Commercial and Residential contracts in our continually expanding division

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out installation and servicing of AC units in a range of environments as well as planning, inspecting, and carrying out repairs or preventative general maintenance as required and responding to breakdowns.
• Carrying out statutory inspection of assets including Emergency Lighting, Water Temperature checks, Fire Door inspection and repairs, Plumbing repairs, Lighting checks and other minor reactive works.
• Providing technical guidance to the client and contract support
• HVAC maintenance and support
• Ensure all documentation is maintained to a fully auditable standard required by the client & third-party accreditation standards.
• To be proactive in the maintenance of the site & equipment establishing sound maintenance practices and providing solutions to all reactive issues.
• Support your operational lead with contractor compliance.
• Ensure that tasks either carried out directly by you as part of a team and sub-contractors work safely ensuring appropriate measures are taken with Risk Assessments and Method Statement in place.
• Ensure all regulatory and statutory requirements are met always and with prompt escalation to line manager where needed.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction are achieved and maintain regular contact with the key stakeholders.
• Provide a callout response for the client as detailed on the callout rota, on average 1 in 4 weeks.

Essential Hiring Criteria:

• Applicant must have the right to work in the UK
• Must have a current, valid driving licence
• Candidates must have the relevant certifications and qualifications required to meet the requirements of this position,
• C&G qualified level 2 minimum in 2079 (F-Gas and ODS regulations) & 6187 (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning)
• Previous experience working within Facilities Management would be beneficial.
• CSCS Skills card or equivalent qualification.
• First Aid.
• Ability to use electronic handheld devices.
• IT Literate - Basic understanding of Excel & Microsoft products

Benefits

• Overtime available
• All Travel paid with a deduction of 30 mins each way
• Company tools and van provided
• Uniform and PPE Provided
• Tablet and Phone Provided
• Training and Upskilling available
• HAPI App discounts and vouchers
• Refer a friend scheme with up to £500 of rewards!
• Join our Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to “CHROMA”, our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community – join a committee or take part in our events
• Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders
• Immediate access to “Opportunity” our internal Learning and Development platform
• Career progression within a growing company.
• Access to “WageStream” giving you the ability to track your wages in real time and access 30% of your earned pay instantly.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.