Refrigeration Engineer

Flowrite Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

20 days' annual leave (rising to 25)

Overtime available

Company van

Standby allowance £125/week

Uniform provided

PPE provided

Job summary

Flowrite Services in the UK is seeking a Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer to join our on-site repair and maintenance team. You will service client systems, provide technical support, and maintain high levels of customer service across Leisure & Hospitality, Retail, Commercial and Public sectors.

The role requires F-GAS Cat 1 and experience with VRV/VRF, chillers and pack systems; you will work 08:00–17:00 with a permanent contract, 20 days’ annual leave rising with service, a company

Qualifications

• F-GAS Cat 1 certification is required.
• Experience with VRV/VRF systems, chillers and pack systems.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and client relationship skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Attend sites wearing company uniform and ID.
• Carry out maintenance or repair cost effectively on client systems.
• Provide technical support to the client.
• Compile clear and concise job reports.
• Liaise between client and Flowrite Services Office as needed.
• Work to agreed SLAs.
• Assess safety and protect yourself and others on site.
• Report issues to the regional supervisor or operations manager.
• Provide feedback to improve efficiency and service.

Skills

F-GAS Cat 1

VRV/VRF systems

Chillers

Problem solving

Relationship building

Communication skills

Job description

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer

About us:

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.

About the role:

Responsibilities include;

providing efficient and effective on site repairs to client's refrigeration and air conditioning systems, and to offer a high level of customer service at all times. This will be achieved by including (but not restricted to) the following:

• Attend sites wearing company uniform and presenting company identification
• Carry out maintenance or repair cost effectively on client systems
• Provide advise and technical support to the client
• Compile clear and concise job reports
• Provide liaison between the client and Flowrite Services Office when required
• Working to agreed SLA’s
• Work safely and assess the nature of each task, ensuring your own safety, and that of others who may be affected by your operations
• Report any issues on site straight away to your regional supervisor, or operations manager
• Provide feedback to operations manager if you identify areas the company can improve on efficiency and service

In return you'll receive;

• Permanent Contract
• 20 days’ annual leave per annum, rising 1 day per year after 3 years’ service, to a maximum of 25
• Overtime available
• Opportunities for progression within company
• Normal Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:00
• Rest time on call in line with guidance (11 hours)
• Standby allowance of £125.00 per week on a rota basis
• Use of company van
• Limited private use of company mobile phone
• Uniform provided
• All PPE provided

Experience Required

• F-GAS category 1 or equivalent
• 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