Job Description
Job Title REFRIGERATION / AIR CONDITIONING ENGINEER
(FULL TIME - 40 HOURS PER WEEK - MON-FRI - EXCLUDING OVERTIME/INCLUSIVE OF CALL OUTS)
Salary Negotiable / Subject to Experience £38k-£45k
Overtime Monday-Friday + Saturday - 1.5 times hourly rate
Sundays and Bank Holidays - 2 times hourly rate
Company Vehicle Van + Fuel Card
Annual Leave 28 Days (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
(Holiday Year: 1 July-30 June)
On Call One Weekend in Three Weeks' Rotation
Company Pension The People's Pension (Contributory)
Company Mobile Smart Phone
Company Tablet
Purpose and Objectives of the Role
- Install, commission and maintain refrigeration and cooling systems, with a focus on hydrocarbon refrigerants.
- Troubleshoot and repair refrigeration equipment to minimize downtime and maintain optimal performance.
- Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations related to hydrocarbon refrigerants and equipment operation.
- Maintain accurate service records and report system status to management.
- Collaborate effectively with clients and team members to provide timely refrigeration support.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Experience in installation, maintenance and repair of refrigeration systems, specifically with hydrocarbon refrigerants.
- Strong knowledge of refrigeration components, such as compressors, condensers, evaporators and controls.
- Understanding of safe handling and regulations for hydrocarbon refrigerants.
- City & Guilds 2078 certification in handling hydrocarbon refrigerants.
- City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
- Ability to interpret technical manuals and system schematics.
- Good communication skills and ability to work independently or in a small team.
General Role Requirements
- Time served experience as a Refrigeration Engineer.
- Flexibility in working hours is essential for this role, as well as the ability to be on call on a one in every three‑week basis.
- Full clean valid driving licence (any points and penalties will be given further consideration at interview once the number and type have been established).
- Willingness to travel within the UK and, if necessary, stay away from home. This requirement only occurs from time‑to‑time.
- Willingness to train and develop unskilled operative/s when on site.
- Self‑motivation and ability to make independent work‑based decisions, giving accurate feedback to the office.
- Flexible approach to work and key responsibilities.
- Assisting with the day‑to‑day operational requirements in the warehouse/stock facility.
- All equipment allocated to you will be your responsibility and the Company expects that all tools, computers, telephones, vehicles etc. are kept safe, clean and in good operational order.
- Any accidents, including the breakage of equipment, must be reported to the office by close of play that day.
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a two‑man team.
- You should have excellent awareness and knowledge of health and safety practices.
- Always pay attention to detail.
- Always provide excellent customer service.
- You will have exceptional time management skills with an eagerness to learn.
Appearance and Conduct
- You are expected to maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times when on any of the sites.
- Consuming alcohol on any of the sites is strictly forbidden and could result in immediate dismissal without warning.
- Consuming drugs on any of the sites is strictly forbidden and could result in immediate dismissal without warning.
- Good timekeeping is always expected.
- Good communication skills and work ethic.
- Excellent reliability.
How to Apply
If this sounds like you please send George your current CV for immediate chat.