Maintenance Technician - Refrigeration

NHS; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a qualified HVAC Technician to support building services maintenance across the UK. The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications and experience in air conditioning and refrigeration. Responsibilities include delivering maintenance services and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. The role offers training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

On-Call allowance

Company van and tools provided

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Group personal pension plan with contributions

Training and development opportunities

NHS Bluelight discounts

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Desirable to have industry experience.
• Ability to work alone and/or as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Scheduled, Reactive and Remedial maintenance services.
• Test and inspect Commercial/Industrial Air Conditioning and Refrigeration services.
• Communicate technical information to various stakeholders.

Skills

C&G Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (6187)

Qualified to Level 2 NVQ in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

C&G FGAS and ODS Regulations (2079)

Comfort using technological devices

Education

Formal apprenticeship or craft trained equivalent

Job description

Overview

The key function of the role is to support NHS Property Services in delivering building services maintenance and repairs across the NHS, to ensure buildings are maintained to the highest standards and to provide a safe and secure environment for visitors, customers, and employees.

Job responsibilities

• Deliver Scheduled, Reactive and Remedial maintenance services as directed by the PPM planner (CAFM), helpdesk or Technical Services Supervisor, ensuring that operational standards are maintained at all times.
• Test and inspect Commercial/Industrial Air Conditioning and Refrigeration services, fault finding, minor repairs or installations and maintaining services and equipment within critical environments, including hospitals, clinics and offices.
• Assess problems to determine the best course of action, including complex technical issues, and communicate technical information to various stakeholders.
• Possibly undertake tasks in disciplines other than your own.
• Ensure compliance with NHSPS Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies, Technical Guidance, Procedures, Statutory Regulations, Approved Codes of Practice and HTMs; implement new or revised practices within own work area.

Qualifications

• C&G Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (6187)
• Qualified to Level 2 NVQ in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
• C&G FGAS and ODS Regulations (2079) (Safe handling of Refrigerants Certificate)
• Formal apprenticeship or craft trained equivalent

Additional requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Driving licence is essential
• Comfort using technological devices to log jobs
• On-Call availability
• Desirable to have industry experience
• Ability to work alone and/or as part of a wider team
• DBS checks and DVLA checks may be required

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with NHSPS Health, Safety & Wellbeing Policies, Technical Guidance, Process and Procedures, Statutory Regulations, Approved Codes of Practice and HTMs, and implement updated practices in the work areas.
• Deliver maintenance services as directed by the PPM planner, helpdesk or Technical Services Supervisor.
• Work in commercial/industrial air conditioning and refrigeration environments, including critical environments in hospitals, clinics, and offices.
• Collaborate with other technical disciplines as required.
• Communicate complex information to stakeholders effectively.

Benefits

• On-Call allowance (rota dependent)
• Company van and tools provided
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Group personal pension plan with company contributions up to 6%
• Training and development opportunities
• NHS Bluelight discounts

About us

We are part of the NHS family with 6,000 professionals supporting over 3,000 healthcare properties across England. Our purpose is to enable excellent patient care by being the best property and facilities provider to the NHS. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment. We encourage all applicants to apply promptly as vacancies may close early if we receive a high number of applications.

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a disclosure check may be required by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).