Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Engineer

Kingdom People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the retail sector is seeking a skilled Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a competitive salary with opportunities for overtime, allowing you to potentially earn over GBP50k annually. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for maintaining and servicing refrigeration systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. With a supportive work environment and benefits including a company vehicle and further training opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a thriving industry. If you have a passion for refrigeration and excellent problem-solving skills, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Workwear

Mobile phone

Company vehicle + specialised equipment

Paid holidays

Further training opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in refrigeration systems required.
• FGAS and Hydrocarbon qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform PPM and reactive work on refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Conduct fault finding and servicing of various systems.

Skills

Refrigeration Systems

Fault Finding

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

City & Guilds Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

FGAS Refrigerant Handling

Tools

Specialised Equipment

Company Vehicle

Job description

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer

About the Company:

Our client is a leading company, predominantly serving the retail sector, providing refrigeration and air conditioning services to major brands. They are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will work a basic 40-hour week with overtime payments, potentially earning over GBP50k annually.

Salary: GBP17.50 per hour / GBP36,400 per annum + OT + Call Out (OTE GBP50K)

Location: Operating across the North West

Working Hours:

1. Monday Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
2. Weekend Call Out: 1 in 4 (paid at 1.5x on Saturdays and 2x Sundays)
3. 40 hours per week + Overtime

You will be on a rota for a late shift Monday Friday after your call-out weekend, which starts between 12 pm 2 pm for 8 hours. You will be paid 1.5x from 4:30 pm. This is based on 1 in 4 weeks (13 times per year), and you will be paid a minimum of 4 of the 8 hours at 1.5x the normal rate.

Overtime Calculation:

• Engineers work 1 in 4 weeks on a later shift, meaning 13 times per year (52 weeks 4).
• The shift runs from Monday to Friday (5 days).
• Overtime starts at 4:30 PM, with a minimum of 4 hours per shift paid at 1.5x the normal rate.

Overtime Pay Breakdown:

Overtime Rate:

• GBP17.50 1.5 = GBP26.25 (overtime rate per hour)

Overtime Hours per Day: 4

Overtime Pay per Day:

• GBP26.25 4 = GBP105

Overtime Pay per Week (5 days):

• GBP105 5 = GBP525

Overtime Pay per Year (13 weeks per year):

• GBP525 13 = GBP6,825

Total Annual Salary:

• Base Salary: GBP36,400
• Overtime: GBP6,825
• Total: GBP36,400 + GBP6,825 = GBP43,225

You will be provided with your own van, so a clean driver s license is required.

Main Duties (not limited to):

• Carrying out PPM and reactive work on various refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Fault finding, breakdowns, and servicing of refrigeration and air conditioning (various types of systems).
• Fault finding of bespoke control systems.
• Maintenance and servicing of refrigeration.

The Ideal Candidate Should Have:

• At least 3 years experience in refrigeration systems.
• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (preferred, not essential).
• FGAS Refrigerant Handling (City & Guilds 2079).
• Hydrocarbon qualifications.
• Extensive field experience in the refrigeration sector.
• Good communication skills (both written and oral).
• A full UK driving licence.
• Must be refrigeration biased, as 80% of our client s work is on refrigeration systems.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Workwear
• Mobile phone
• Company vehicle + specialised equipment
• Paid holidays offered
• Further training opportunities available where required
• Supportive working environment