Multiskilled Technician - A/C Bias

CBRE; Luton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an AC Engineer to support reactive and planned maintenance of building systems across multiple sites, under the Technical Supervisor. You will follow safe working practices and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems, undertaking PPM routines and ensuring repairs meet regulations.

The role requires diagnosing faults, calibrating test equipment, completing risk assessments, and producing reports for supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an apprenticeship or equivalent in air conditioning and refrigeration with practical experience.
• City & Guilds 2079 Level 2 Award in F Gas and ODS Regulations: Category 1 or equivalent.
• Desirable Level 3 NVQ diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Commercial & Industrial).
• PASMA, IPAF, Manual Handling, Asbestos Awareness, Confined space working, Roof Working.

Responsibilities

• Maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems and undertake PPM routines as assigned.
• Ensure all repairs and installations comply with applicable regulations and standards.
• Verify test equipment is calibrated and maintained to current regulations.
• Produce risk assessments for maintenance tasks to ensure safety at all times.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs using manufacturer manuals and drawings.
• Update Site Log Books and prepare reports for the Technical Supervisor.
• Maintain stock levels of spares and participate in emergency call-out rotas.
• Assist in Control of Works as AP/CP in cluster and support team deliverables.

Skills

Air conditioning maintenance

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Diagnostics and repair

Education

City & Guilds 2079 Level 2 Award in F Gas and ODS Regulations: Category 1

Level 3 NVQ diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Commercial & Industrial)

Apprenticeship in air conditioning and refrigeration installation and maintenance

Job description

The role: AC Engineer

The purpose of our AC Engineer role is to support the Technical Supervisor and/or the Area Operations Manager (AOM) providing a reactive and planned preventative maintenance service to building engineering systems and services at various sites in accordance with laid down procedures and safe working practices.

Key Responsibilities Are As Follows

• Maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems and undertake PPM routines as assigned.
• Ensure that all repairs and installations are undertaken in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Ensure that all test equipment is calibrated, suitably maintained and meets current regulations.
• Complete suitable risk assessments for reactive and planned maintenance tasks to ensure safe working at all times.
• Diagnose faults on equipment and repair as necessary using manufacturer’s manuals and drawings as required.
• Ensure Site Log Books are completed and updated in accordance with procedures.
• Produce reports as required for the Technical Supervisor.
• Maintain stock levels of spares as required.
• Participate in an Emergency Call Out service as required in accordance with the Out of Hours Rota.
• Other relevant duties consistent with the general requirements of BT Facilities Services service delivery as directed by line management.
• Undertake the Control of Works Authorised Person (AP) role and support identification of other relevant APs and Competent Persons (CPs) in cluster
• Acts as part of a team to deliver activities which support operational objectives
• Manages a variety of tasks and is able to plan accordingly within the short-term
• Interacts with stakeholders around specific work efforts and deliverables
• Supports delivery of Health and Safety policy and standards
• Oversee the activities of others to meet deadlines and quality standards taking account of impact outside area of responsibility.
• Supports the identification of ways to reduce cost and works within a given budget.

Person Specification

• Must have completed an apprenticeship or an equivalent formal training program in air conditioning and refrigeration installation and maintenance that includes sufficient relevant practical experience and theoretical knowledge to enable assessment as competent.
• Must hold a City & Guilds 2079 Level 2 Award in F Gas and ODS Regulations: Category 1 or equivalent.
• Desirable (in addition to the above):
• Hold a Level 3 NVQ diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Commercial & Industrial Air Conditioning Systems) or equivalent.
• PASMA
• IPAF
• Manual Handling
• Asbestos Awareness
• Confined space working
• Roof Working