Controls Technician - Thames Valley - Trane UK

G10 Trane UK Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Pension

Healthcare

Life insurance

Wellbeing program

Career growth

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a Controls Technician to support UK customers across commercial HVAC projects. You will commission, troubleshoot, and service HVAC systems on-site, interfacing with internal teams and customers to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes hands-on installation, drawing on air conditioning theory, pipe fitting and mechanical layouts, with travel and standby requirements. A driver’s license and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in service or field-based technician roles.
• Strong customer service knowledge and practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with diagnostic software and MS Office.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and in a team.
• Willingness to cover standby, travel, and overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Commission, program, and set up graphics and communications on assigned projects.
• Document verification, sequence of operations, and job close-out.
• Servicing equipment at customer locations to diagnose and repair issues.
• Maintain knowledge of installation, operation, maintenance and repair of control systems.
• Collaborate with service desk, sales, and operations teams to relay insights.
• Generate reports on completed invoiced work orders.
• Drive customer relationships with strong service quality.
• Coordinate with field staff, regional leaders and customers on updates.

Skills

Field-based technician

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

MS Office Suite

Diagnostic software

Apps usage

UK Driver’s license

Tools

MS Office Suite

Diagnostic software

Apps

Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world. Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Where is the work: Field-based: Work is conducted on-site at customer locations. The Controls Technician role will support Trane UK Ltd customers within the commercial Healthcare, Process Manufacturing Facilities, Education Facilities, and Office Buildings. The primary objective will be commissioning, troubleshooting, repairing, and starting up HVAC systems. This role is an opportunity to utilize your knowledge of air conditioning theory, pipe fitting, and mechanical layouts, whilst giving you the opportunity to work with internal and external partners ranging from new facility set ups to existing facility retro fits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer and Technical: Responsible for commissioning, programming, setting up graphics, communications link, end to end testing, troubleshooting, and servicing on assigned projects.
• Documenting point to point verification, sequence of operations validation and job close out requirements.
• Represents the company as the direct customer contact responsible for servicing products and equipment on assigned projects, ensuring customer satisfaction by identifying, diagnosing, and repairing equipment and systems at customer's location.
• Maintains and enhances knowledge on Trane products concerning installation, operation, maintenance, service, and repair of direct digital control systems.
• Uses cutting edge software and technology, along with a variety of hand-tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications, to diagnose and repair units within systems.
• Collaboration with Service desk, Sales, and Operations Team: Establish strong communication channels to share key customer insights.
• Reporting and Analysis: Generate regular reports on completed invoiced work orders.
• Customer Relationship Management: Foster strong relationships with customers through exceptional customer service.
• Communicates & coordinates with local field service representatives, regions service leaders and senior technicians, and customers on updates and to drive continuous improvement.
• Continually enforces safety to the highest standards and maintains security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear and conditions.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Proven experience in service or field-based technician role.
• Strong knowledge of customer service principles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate technicians to deliver customer experiences.
• Effective communication skills Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in using, Apps, diagnostic software, and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of manufacturing industry an advantage People and communication skills with a positive mindset Able to work with minimal supervision & a good team player.
• Able to cover standby and call outs on a planned scheduled basis to include weekday, weekends and bank holidays with travel and overnight stays to meet the customer needs.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• UK Drivers license as a company vehicle will be allocated Right to Work status confirmed for Country of application.

You can look forward to:

• Competitive salary and benefits including pension, healthcare, life insurance and wellbeing platforms.
• Company van
• A fast-paced working environment
• An excellent working culture and community
• A structured induction plan with continued learning and development.
• A key role where you can make a direct contribution to our business.
• Opportunity to access technical support, training on newest technology and comprehensive career paths with opportunity for growth.

Not exhaustive - your manager may add additional tasks, as required to complete the company strategy.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.

At Trane Technologies, we're climate innovators with the courage to look at our world's challenges and see endless opportunities. We aren't afraid to make bold commitments that set new standards to enhance the health and well‑being of our employees, customers, communities, and the planet we share.

Learn more about what we do & how we do it. Joining the Trane Technologies team is more than just a job – it's the beginning of a career full of purpose, impact, and meaningful contributions that challenge what's possible for a more sustainable future. Together, we know we can change the world.

With an inclusive culture, benefits to support you and your family, limitless opportunities to grow, flexibility to help you balance life's demands, and more - you'll be supported to thrive at work and at home.

Learn more about building a career with us.

At Trane Technologies, we believe in providing equal access and opportunity for all. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to our candidates and employees who may need assistance with application or recruitment processes due to disability or impairment to request an accommodation, please contact us at: [e-mail]