Field Service Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service company in Peterborough seeks a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Field Service Engineer. The successful candidate will provide high-quality service on HVAC systems across various sites. Responsibilities include maintenance, diagnostics, and fault resolution. The role offers a competitive salary of up to GBP42,000 with additional benefits including overtime opportunities, a company van, and career progression.

Benefits

Company van

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a mobile refrigeration field service engineer.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• CSCS card and plasma ticket would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and servicing on HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Diagnose and resolve faults and breakdowns.
• Complete accurate service reports and maintain client communication.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Customer service skills

Education

F-Gas certification (City & Guilds 2079 or equivalent)

NVQ Level 2 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Tools

HVAC systems

Refrigeration systems

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Location: Peterborough (within 20-mile radius)
Salary: Up to GBP42,000 Paid Travel & Overtime
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm)
Benefits: Company van, training, overtime, pension, holidays, and career progression

We are seeking a skilled Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Field Service Engineer to join our high-performing Peterborough branch. With a strong existing team of engineers, we are looking for a dedicated professional to deliver high-quality service, maintenance, and repair across a wide range of client sites.

As a Field Service Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to provide exceptional service to our clients. This includes planned preventative maintenance (PPM), breakdown response, diagnostics, fault-finding, and repair work. You will work across a variety of industrial and commercial sites, including food processing facilities, offices, pharmaceuticals, and domestic premises. The role is predominantly air conditioning-focused, with some refrigeration work on varying scales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out PPM and servicing on HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Diagnose and resolve faults and breakdowns.
• Perform system adjustments, component replacements, and repairs.
• Escalate and manage more complex technical issues.
• Complete accurate service reports and maintain client communication.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary up to GBP42,000 per annum.
• Fully equipped, high-spec company van and tablet.
• Overtime opportunities with enhanced rates: time and a half after 5 pm weekdays, double time on weekends.
• Engineers take turns on a 1-in-5 week standby rota, with standby allowance plus overtime if called out.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Company pension scheme.
• Long-term career development through formal qualifications and manufacturer training.

What We re Looking For:

• Demonstrable experience as a mobile air conditioning or refrigeration field service engineer.
• F-Gas certification (City & Guilds 2079 or equivalent) is essential.
• NVQ Level 2 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is desirable.
• CSCS card and plasma ticket would be advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Strong technical and problem-solving ability with excellent customer-facing skills.
• Based within 20 miles of Peterborough.

If you are a qualified Field Service Engineer seeking variety, challenge, and the opportunity to develop with a supportive employer, we would like to hear from you.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful. To view our other vacancies, please visit our website.

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