Mobile Service Engineer - Fridge

Trane Technologies plc; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trane Technologies plc in the United Kingdom is seeking a field-based technician to install, maintain and repair Thermo King transport refrigeration equipment at customer sites.

You will travel extensively, work on diesel engines, electrics and hydraulics, and ensure safety and ISO9001 compliance. The role includes on-site work, comprehensive training, and opportunities to advance with Certi-Tech certification.

Qualifications

• GCSE level with at least 3 Cs or better.
• 5+ years experience in refrigeration/air conditioning.
• 2078 Refrigerant Handling and 2079 F-Gas certifications.
• Electrics experience including 3-phase and brazing.

Responsibilities

• Install, service and repair Thermo King transport refrigeration units.
• Maintain van stock and plan installations to maximise service delivery.
• Ensure safety checks and ISO9001 standards are followed.
• Liaise with control centres for job timing and costs.
• Complete required paperwork and invoicing to support customer interface.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Refrigeration experience

Customer service

Vehicle maintenance

Driving licence

Education

GCSEs (3 C+)

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.

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 Thermo King UK employees to ensure retention of existing and development of new business.

Accountability

• 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 Thermo King UK 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 Will You Bring

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with at least 3 grade C’s or above.
• Refrigeration/ Air Conditioning or Commercial Engineer with at least 5 Years’ experience.
• Qualified to 2078 Refrigerant Handling and 2079 F-Gas.
• Experienced in Electrics including 3 phase and brazing certified.
• 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.

Knowledge And Skills

• 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
• 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.

Additional Local Needs

• 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.

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.