Refrigeration and AC Engineer

Flowrite Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Private healthcare

Career progression

Uniform provided

PPE provided

Job summary

Flowrite Services Ltd, based in London, is seeking a Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer to join our on-site team in East London. You will provide efficient repairs and maintenance for a range of refrigeration and air conditioning systems, while delivering high standards of customer service.

Key requirements include F-GAS category 1 certification, experience with VRV/VRF, chillers, and cost-effective diagnostics.

Qualifications

• F-GAS Cat 1 certification is essential.
• Experience with VRV/VRF, chillers, and related refrigeration equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend sites in East London wearing company uniform and ID.
• Carry out cost-effective maintenance and repairs on refrigeration & air conditioning systems.
• Provide technical advice and clear reports to clients.
• Complete detailed job reports following each site visit or service.
• Liaise between clients and Flowrite office to ensure smooth delivery.
• Work to SLAs and targets for response and resolution.

Skills

F-GAS Cat 1

VRV/VRF systems

Chillers

Problem solving

Customer relations

Communication

Job description

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer - East London

Company Overview:

Flowrite is the UK’s leading National Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Company specialising in reactive repair, maintenance and installations within the Leisure & Hospitality, Retail, Commercial and Public sectors.

We are part of the Airedale Group who offer the complete end to end solution in providing commercial kitchens across the food service industry.

If you are looking for job security and the scope to progress, we offer excellent career opportunities as a rapidly growing business, employing 700+ people across the UK.

Job Overview:

To provide efficient and effective on-site repairs and maintenance for clients’ refrigeration and air conditioning systems, while consistently delivering a high level of customer service.

This role ensures that all work is performed safely, professionally, and in line with service level agreements (SLAs).

Details:

• Competitive salary
• 23 days’ annual leave per annum, rising 1 day per year after 3 years’ service, to a maximum of 26
• Overtime available
• Private healthcare plan
• Opportunities for progression within company
• normal Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:00
• Standby allowance of £125.00 per week on a rota basis
• Use of company van
• Company mobile phone
• Uniform provided
• All PPE provided

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend sites wearing company uniform and presenting company identification
• Carry out cost-effective maintenance and repairs on a range of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Provide technical advice and support to clients in a professional and clear manner.
• Complete detailed and accurate job reports following each visit or service.
• Provide liaison between the client and Flowrite Services Office when required
• Work in accordance with agreed SLAs, meeting performance and response targets.
• Carry out dynamic risk assessments on-site to ensure personal safety and that of others.
• Report any site-related issues or incidents immediately to the regional supervisor or operations manager.
• Provide constructive feedback to the operations manager to help improve company processes, efficiency, and service delivery.

Experience Required

• F-GAS category 1 - essential
• Hydrocarbons - desirable
• Previous experience working on various types of refrigeration equipment such as pack systems,
• VRV/VRF systems and chillers
• Excellent problem solver with a dynamic approach
• Able to actively build and develop relationships with both colleagues and customers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

The Airedale Group is expanding rapidly, employing circa 700 people across multiple locations in the UK. This is a fantastic time to be joining the business with opportunities for career progression