Mobile Refrigeration Engineer - South East

Trane Technologies; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, service and repair transport refrigeration units at customer locations across the Kent/South East region. The role requires yo u to travel extensively and maintain high service standards in challenging environments.

You will need a GCSE with Cs, an apprenticeship in Refrigeration/Air Conditioning/Commercial, and time served as an engineer with at least 5 years’ experience. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE level or equivalent with at least 3 grade Cs or above.
• Apprenticeship in Refrigeration /Air Conditioning /Commercial.
• Time served as Refrigeration/Air Conditioning/Commercial Engineer with at least 5 years' experience.
• Clean UK driving licence and ability to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Install, service and repair vehicle powered transport refrigeration units and related systems.
• Optimise engineer van stock to maintain service delivery and maximize revenue.
• Carry out safety checks on company van and comply with ISO9001 standards.
• Undertake training and Certi-Tech certification as part of professional development.
• Liaise with central control regarding job timings, costs and purchase orders.
• Complete paperwork and online requirements to maintain customer interface.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Safety awareness

Education

GCSEs with at least 3 Cs

Apprenticeship in Refrigeration/Air Conditioning/Commercial

Time served as Refrigeration/Air Conditioning/Commercial Engineer

Tools

PDA use

Microsoft Office

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.

Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where Is The Work:

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

We are looking for a candidate located in the Kent, East Sussex, Surrey.

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 in and around Southend-on-Sea and Essex, extending up to Milton Keynes, Hampshire, and Slough.

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.