Mobile Engineer- Fridge

Trane Technologies; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a Field Service Engineer for our Thermo King transport refrigeration equipment. You will work on customer sites across the UK, performing installation, service and repair, while maximizing revenue opportunities through efficient service delivery.

The role requires a strong background in refrigeration with at least 5 years' experience, 3-phase electrical work, and a clean UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• GCSE level education with at least 3 grade C or above.
• 2078 Refrigerant Handling qualification.
• 2079 F-Gas qualification.
• Experience in electrics including 3 phase; brazing certified.

Responsibilities

• Install, service and repair Thermo King transport refrigeration units at customer sites.
• Optimise van stock and maintain service delivery to customers.
• Perform safety checks on vehicles and equipment daily.
• Maintain knowledge of product and customer requirements to ISO9001 standards.
• Complete paperwork and online (PDA) requirements for invoicing and customer interface.
• Participate in training and Certi-Tech certification processes.
• Liaise with central control regarding job start/completion times and costs.

Skills

GCSE level education

Refrigerant Handling (2078)

F-Gas (2079)

Electricity: 3 phase

Brazing certified

5+ years field experience

UK driving licence

Customer service mindset

IT literacy & PDA

Interpersonal skills

Safety compliance

Education

GCSE level

Refrigeration/Air Conditioning apprenticeship

Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

Where Is The Work

Field-based: Work is conducted on-site at customer locations.

What's In It For You

• To install, maintain and repair Thermo King and other manufacturer’s transport refrigeration equipment, in line with published guidance. Adhering to company policies and safe working practices for self and others, at all times. To Monitor, inspect and assess fleet condition and operation making suggestions for corrective action where appropriate. Identify key revenue opportunities and work with other MFS employees to ensure retention of existing and development of new business.
• The desired locations are Greater London & Essex

What You Will Do

• Installation, servicing, and repair of vehicle powered (diesel engine) road transport refrigeration units, limiting costs of stock used on contract accounts and maximising revenue generation in all areas.
• Optimise and maintain engineer van stock to maintain and enhance service delivery to MFS customers.
• Ensure relevant safety checks are carried out on the company van daily.
• Maintain product and customer requirements knowledge to meet ISO9001 standards.
• Undertaking company training (at our dedicated training centre in Ashton, Wigan) and self-development through the Certi-Tech certification process.
• To liaise with central control and/or the service centre regarding job start and completion times, downtime and overtime authorisation, cost updates and customer purchase orders.
• Complete all relevant paperwork and on-line (PDA) requirements enabling central control and invoicing to maintain a high standard of customer interface – keeping the customer informed.
• Assist with planning of installations and undertake installations and commissioning.
• Perform other duties and projects which correspond to the general character of the position.
• Ensure adherence to company procedures in line with company policies, Health & safety procedures and ISO9001 standards.
• Apprentices and or engineers in training (EIT) may be supervised where applicable.
• Ensure customer service is a priority and conduct & corporate image (self, van, tools, spares) are first rate.

What You Will Bring

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with at least 3 grade C’s or above.
• Qualified to 2078 Refrigerant Handling and 2079 F-Gas.
• Experienced in Electrics including 3 phase and brazing certified.
• Ideally Completed Apprenticeship in Refrigeration /Air Conditioning /Commercial
• Time Served as a Refrigeration/ Air Conditioning or Commercial Engineer with at least 5 Years’ experience.
• Able to work on own initiative in a safe and professional manner maintaining Customers units and Company property to the Highest Standards.
• Commercial experience on mechanics including engines, compressors, and hydraulics.
• IT literate (Microsoft Office), PDA use.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Numerate, literate, methodical, systematic.
• Attention to detail and target driven.
• Customer Service Skills & Relationship building skills.
• Punctuality and efficiency.
• Clean UK driving licence.
• Extensive travel required, including overnight stays and working on customer sites.
• Needs to be physically fit to perform required tasks.
• Participation in additional on call roster, including overtime, working nights and weekends.

Interest to learn and complete Thermo King courses:

• Thermo King Basic Refrigeration course to be completed
• Thermo King Basic Electrics course to be completed
• Thermo King Certi-Tech Bronze and above to be completed
• Thermo King Electrical Diagnostics (AC and DC) course to be completed
• Thermo King thermostats, controllers, data logger’s competence

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.