Air Conditioning Engineer(Nationwide Travel)

PPM Recruitment; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and facilities management firm is seeking an Air Conditioning Engineer for permanent work across the UK. The role involves servicing and maintaining air conditioning systems, requiring commercial experience and a recognised apprenticeship. The position is mobile, requiring travel to multiple sites, with an emphasis on customer service and compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Commercial air conditioning experience including fault finding, service, and maintenance.
• Working knowledge of electrical multi-meter.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintenance of air con appliances.
• Attend to service and reactive breakdowns.
• Carry out day-to-day maintenance and safety checks.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Air conditioning maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Customer service

Flexible approach

Basic IT Skills

Education

Recognised air conditioning apprenticeship

Tools

Electrical multi-meter

Job description

Overview

The Company
Leading engineering and faciilities managemnt company working throughout the UK has a requirtement for an Air Conditionng Engineer on a permanent basis.

Summary of Duties

• Service and maintenance of air con appliances within both commercial and domestic properties.
• Air conditioning/electrical fault-finding experience within both commercial and domestic properties.

Main Duties

• Attend service and reactive breakdowns to fault find, diagnose and repair in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Using knowledge and air-conditioning fault-finding experience to provide high levels first time fix and customer care.
• To carry out the day-to-day responsive maintenance, service and repairs as instructed
• To carry out servicing and safety checks on all air con systems
• To make immediate decisions as regards the repair requirements should the original job order not reflect the actual works required and to inform the relevant director
• To inform the customer (with reason) when it is not possible to complete a repair within the first visit and make mutually agreed arrangements to return to complete and inform the relevant director
• Direct helpers engaged in assembly or installation of air con systems or components.
• Liaise with management and or client to ensure all works are completed.
• Ensure that all works and repairs are completed safely and in accordance with current codes and practices.
• Abide by all client rules and regulations whilst on site (copy available upon request)
• Ensure when purchasing materials, a 'best value and cost-effective approach' is sought
• To make sure that all training required to carry out the role is maintained and kept up to date.
• To accurately complete all relevant documentation associated with the duties and ensure the prompt return to the office of all relevant information in relation to the daily tasks.
• Where a Company vehicle is provided, ensure that it is used in accordance with the Company's current policies and procedures
• Ensure that all company property, i.e. motor vehicle, uniform, tools etc… are operated safely, kept clean and in good order and tested when required to maintain the safe working of all heating systems
• Actively take a proactive approach in finding and quoting additional works, should it be required.
• Carry out site audits, vehicle audits, post work inspections, quotations and engineers meetings
• Adhere to the Company policies and procedures, handbook and Health & Safety.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential:

• Recognised air conditioning apprenticeship and Commercial experience Air conditioning experience within the commercial sector e.g, fault finding, service, repair and maintenance on air condition installations and appliances.
• Working knowledge of test equipment including an electrical multi-meter
• Flexible approach
• Be part of the emergency call out team on a rota basis
• To promote a positive and professional attitude to all customers and staff.
• Self- motivated and able to work under own initiative as well as within a team.
• Willing to undertake further training/development within the post as required.
• The ability to communicate effectively with tenants and other members of the public.
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Basic IT Skills

Due to travel aspect, this is a mobile position that will involve travelling to multiple sites Nationwide and surrounding areas as well as some wider travel if required.

Due to customer demands, the ability to work additional hours over and above contracted hours if and when required, where overtime would be payable