Cooling Engineer

Schneider Electric North America; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy management company is looking for a Cooling Service Engineer to join their specialist team. You will commission and maintain cooling systems with a focus on data centers while providing national coverage, including occasional training in Italy. The ideal candidate will be F-Gas qualified, have experience with critical cooling systems, and possess a full UK driving license. A competitive salary and benefits package, including travel opportunities, is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme

28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Pension Scheme

Employee Share Ownership Programme

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in cooling service roles.
• Strong knowledge of critical cooling systems preferred.
• Willing to travel UK-wide and complete training in Italy.

Responsibilities

• Commission and start up cooling systems.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on various cooling systems.
• Supervise installation contractors for best practices.

Skills

F-Gas qualified and certified

Experience with critical cooling systems

Comfortable with technical software

UK driving licence

Education

City & Guilds Level 2+

NVQ in Refrigeration/Air Conditioning

HNC in Refrigeration/Air Conditioning

Tools

Turbo Core experience

Job description

Cooling Service Engineer

Location – Swindon, Bristol, Cardiff (M4 corridor)

What you’ll do

• Commission and start up newly installed cooling systems.
• Expect frequent travel, including national coverage and training in Italy.
• Perform maintenance, service, and repairs on chilled water, DX, economiser, In-row, perimeter, and containment cooling systems.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Supervise installation contractors and ensure best practices.
• Work in critical environments, including data centres.
• Use specialist software and applications for system analysis and reporting.
• Follow all safety, compliance, and reporting procedures.
• Participate in an on‑call rota (1 in 5 weeks).
• Proactively identify and communicate onsite opportunities for additional services, upgrades, or solutions that enhance customer operations and align with Schneider Electric offerings.

What we’re looking for

• F‑Gas qualified and fully certified (City & Guilds Level 2+, NVQ, HNC in Refrigeration/Air Conditioning).
• Previous work experience in cooling service roles.
• Strong knowledge of critical cooling systems (data centre experience preferred).
• Turbo Core experience is a big advantage.
• Confident using technical software and system diagnostics tools.
• A full UK driving licence (a company van is provided).
• Willing to travel UK‑wide and complete training in Italy (Padua, near Venice).

The team & role

• You’ll join a specialist team of 11+ engineers and apprentices.
• You’ll primarily cover the M4 corridor but may travel elsewhere.
• You’ll generally work in your assigned region, but overnight stays may be required.

What we offer you

• Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme
• 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
• Holiday Buy & Sell programme
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Share Ownership Programme
• Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options
• Gym Flex
• Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally)
• Shopping & Dining Discounts
• Learning Portal, and much more.

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