Industrial Maintenance Improver Engineer

Space Engineering Services; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the HVAC sector seeks an Industrial Maintenance Improver Engineer in Plymouth. You will support the team in operational efficiency, ensuring maintenance of refrigeration systems to high standards. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and training.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection Insurance (2 years)

Life cover of 2 x salary

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Introducers Bonus Scheme

22 days holiday (rising to 25)

Company Sick Pay Scheme

In house training

Private use of company vehicle

Qualifications

• Experience with refrigeration or mechanical systems desired.
• Knowledge of basic refrigeration cycle.
• Ability to demonstrate basic competence in Electrical and Mechanical applications.

Responsibilities

• Service and Maintenance of commercial and Industrial refrigeration.
• Carry out pre-planned maintenance tasks.
• Assist in diagnosing faults.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical systems

Team leadership

Customer care

Education

Full UK driver’s license

F-gas (2079) category 4

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Plymouth, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Hours of work…

• Overtime hours as required and OOH standby rota
• You will be paid door to door

What benefits are in it for you?

• Competitive salary that is equal or above industry average in area
• Private Medical Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance (2 years)
• Life cover of 2 x salary
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Introducers Bonus Scheme
• 22 days holiday including bank holidays (rising to 25)
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Private use of company issued vehicle
• In house training provided by our technical training engineer
• Visit our Pack Build facility to see first hand new technologies.

The purpose of the role is to…

• As a Maintenance improver engineer you will be supporting Space Engineering Services, Industrial and FM department, to ensure the area you are allocated to operates effectively.

What you’ll be doing…

• Service and Maintenance of commercial and Industrial refrigeration plant and associated equipment
• Carrying out pre-planned maintenance tasks to a high standard
• To assist the pre-diagnosis of faults using web-based systems
• Completing Maintenance SOP tasks
• Support allocated maintenance works, working within the maintenance programme to meet client and company requirements, to ensure trouble free operation of all refrigeration equipment
• Assist to identify efficient solutions to problematic issues
• Effective use of Parts, including delivery / collection/returns
• Updating service records and timekeeping information in an accurate and timely manner
• Updating client reporting systems in an accurate and timely manner
• Other related tasks required by Space Engineering Services in order to ensure the area operates effectively
• Carry out site / plant surveys when requested / required
• Assist ME with stock takes by maintaining your van stock and office stock holdings
• Ensure you are completing and returning all required paperwork electronic logging on time
• Assist / support managing engineer with arrangements to cover holiday / illness
• Keep customer / ME / office informed of potential issues, and possible actions required to resolve
• Ensure all client / company logging requirements are completed by yourself e.g. ATAS, completion notes, maintenance reports etc

What success looks like…

• A fundamental member of a multi-discipline team, who deliver safe reactive and proactive maintenance to a very high standard on a number of contracts
• Working with your line manager to achieve the key milestones of your role
• Working with your team to ensure that all members of the team deliver to the highest standard possible
• Positive working relationships with stakeholders, keeping the client updated on the progress of the work and the likely repair times
• Working in line with our H&S standards and processes
• Meeting H&S and Quality targets
• Working in line with other business standards, policies and procedures, including People & Development, Fleet, Stock etc
• Accurate use of IT systems, both for Space Engineering and customers as required, ensuring timely, relevant and accurate information is available
• Positive driving habits, as captured and required through our Fleet Management Tools

We’d love to meet someone with, but not essential as full training will be provided…

• Experience working with refrigeration, and or mechanical systems
• Knowledge of the basic refrigeration cycle
• F-gas (2079) category 4
• Ability to demonstrate basic competence in Electrical and Mechanical applications
• A full UK driver’s license
• A strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to the customer’s needs
• Experience of or ability to lead a team to complete scheduled maintenance
• An excellent attitude and approach to work
• Motivation, enthusiasm and independence
• An ability to be open, honest and be able to work as part of a team
• Excellent customer care and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to quality and attention to detail
• A values driven approach – it’s not just what we do, but how we do it that’s important at Space. We’re Here for Each Other, Here for our Customers and Here for What Matters

Who are we?

Space Engineering Services are one of the most dynamic refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning service providers in Europe. We are proud to offer innovative products and services, and market-leading refrigeration technology, for which we have received awards and industry accreditations.

We are all equal!

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workforce and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment, whether through direct or indirect discrimination, association or perception accorded to employees or job applicants, on the grounds of their; race, religion or belief, disability, ethnic origin, nationality, marital/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, gender, sexual orientation or age.