Lift Tester Technician

Stannah; Greenhill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an IREF Lead Technician to lead diagnosis and repairs for industrial refrigeration systems. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and experience, including ammonia certification, and will be responsible for maintaining customer relationships and providing technical coaching to the service team. This role offers a competitive salary, overtime pay, and a comprehensive benefits package, including training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime

Service vehicle provided

25 days paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Lead technician role requiring specific technical qualifications.
• Experience with major manufacturers like SABROE and Frick.
• Valid driving license necessary for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead diagnosis and repairs of industrial refrigeration malfunctions.
• Maintain positive customer relationships and document system status.
• Provide technical coaching to less experienced service team members.

Skills

Complex product knowledge

Advanced system knowledge in Industrial Refrigeration

Technical coaching

Customer relationship management

Education

Relevant qualifications in BAS/BNS, HVAC, Refrigeration

Ammonia certification

Experience with HFC, Ammonia & CO2 systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a competent IREF Lead Technician who can lead diagnosis and repairs of system malfunctions, requiring specific technical knowledge and relevant qualifications as well as an understanding of time and equipment requirements. You will act as a subject expert, keep customers informed on the nature of the service provided, outstanding issues, recommend system enhancements/upgrade, and provide the customer with advice/training in system operations as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead diagnosis and repairs of system malfunctions.
• Maintain positive customer relationships, ensuring proactive feedback and documentation of the customer’s equipment and system status/work completed.
• Provide technical coaching to less experienced service team members.
• Coordinate on‑site work activity for highly complex and multi‑person jobs, including overseeing activities of subcontractors.
• Act as a subject expert and keep customers informed of service nature and recommended system enhancements/upgrade.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant qualifications in the specific trade (e.g., BAS/BNS, HVAC, Refrigeration).
• Complex product knowledge and advanced system knowledge within Industrial Refrigeration.
• Ammonia certification is essential.
• Valid driving licence.
• Experience working with HFC, Ammonia & CO2 systems.
• Experience with major manufacturers such as SABROE, Frick, York, Bitzer, Howden.
• Experience with DX, pumped, flooded, multistage systems.

Location

Scotland, predominantly within the Glasgow region.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with overtime paid at premium rates.
• Stand‑by allowance, call‑outs and travel paid on top of basic salary.
• Service vehicle, mobile phone, tablet, PPE and any specialist equipment provided.
• 25 days paid holidays plus Bank Holidays.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high‑street brands, cycle‑to‑work scheme and discount on Johnson Controls security products.
• Training opportunities with outstanding resources available.
• Career development through various career ladder programmes.
• Dedication to safety through the Zero Harm policy.
• Access to business resource groups.