Lab Technician

Copeland Limited; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland Limited in United Kingdom is seeking a technician to test and analyse onsite manufactured compressors in our Lab department. You will work with state-of-the-art testing equipment to evaluate performance and sound production while supporting production operations.

The role requires mechanical engineering qualifications (HND/Foundation Degree or NVQ Level 2 Refrigeration, or BTech Level 3) and 2+ years of relevant experience, with the ability to work rotating shifts and strong

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess an HND/Foundation Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline or have NVQ Level 2 Refrigeration with 2 years relevant experience
• Candidates with a B-Tec level 3 or equivalent in engineering with minimum 2 years relevant experience may also be considered
• Be able to work rotational shifts
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Candidates should be self-motivated and willing to participate in team based activities
• Have good problem solving skills

Responsibilities

• Performance and Sound Production
• Audit Verification using refrigeration equipment
• Fault diagnosis and maintenance of refrigeration testing equipment
• Completion of preventative maintenance schedules
• Involvement in continuous improvement activities to improve the performance of existing equipment
• Use of automated testing equipment
• Chemical laboratory testing to support production operations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

HND/Foundation Degree in Mechanical Engineering or NVQ Level 2 Refrigeration

B-Tech level 3 or equivalent in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are someone looking for a career change, a professional, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact.

The Role

Working within our Lab department, you will test and analyse onsite manufactured compressors using state of the art testing equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Performance and Sound Production
• Audit Verification using refrigeration equipment
• Fault diagnosis and maintenance of refrigeration testing equipment
• Completion of preventative maintenance schedules
• Involvement in continuous improvement activities to improve the performance of existing equipment
• Use of automated testing equipment
• Chemical laboratory testing to support production operations.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an HND/Foundation Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline or have NVQ Level 2 Refrigeration with 2 years relevant experience
• Candidates with a B-Tec level 3 or equivalent in engineering with minimum 2 years relevant experience may also be considered
• Be able to work rotational shifts
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral
• Candidates should be self-motivated and willing to participate in team based activities
• Have good problem solving skills

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial. Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

• Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs.
• We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including parental leav, vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or disability.

We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the Country in which they apply.

This is not a position for which sponsorship or work authorization will be provided.

Company Information

With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology.

Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences.

This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.