Refrigeration Engineer in Englefield

Energy Jobline AZ; Englefield; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer to handle maintenance across various sites. Responsibilities include prioritizing maintenance work, identifying faults, completing paperwork, and being part of an on-call rota. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ/C&G qualification in Refrigeration, at least 5 years' experience, and good communication skills. This position offers competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

5% Special Location Allowance

£2000 Joining Incentive

Overtime

33 Days Holiday

Private Pension

Private Health Care

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Full driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise maintenance and repair work to achieve agreed timescales.
• Identify non-repairable faults and advise the Line manager.
• Ensure PPM schedules are completed accurately.
• Complete technical and compliance paperwork.
• Participate on out of hours standby rota.

Skills

Refrigeration

Electrical knowledge

Air Conditioning knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Communication skills

Education

NVQ/C&G Refrigeration Based Qualification

Refrigerant Handling C&G 2079 or equivalent CITB certificate

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Title: Refrigeration Engineer Location: Reading Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 45 Hours Per Week Salary: £ 51,027.59 5% Special Location Allowance £2000 Joining Incentive (Inclusive of Standby Payment), Overtime, Travel Time, 33 Days Holiday, Private Pension & Benefits - Including Private Health Care, Life Insurance, Employee Discounts. Here’s what our incentive offers: £500 incentive payment– Paid in your first month’s salary! £500 incentive payment – Paid when you successfully complete your probation. (If extended, it will be paid once probation is signed off.) £500 incentive payment – Paid after 6 months of service! (If referred, your colleague gets £300 too.) £500 incentive payment – Paid after 1 year of service! This is a key position, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across several site locations. You will be the first line in all service and maintenance throughout your allocated sites. To effectively maintain service and repair Refrigeration Equipment in customer locations and provide assistance to HVAC equipment containing refrigeration circuits. Engineering teams provide 24hr service cover throughout the year to customer’s equipment through the use of planned and extended working hours including participation in standby rota procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• Prioritise maintenance and repair work to achieve agreed timescales and response times.
• Identify non‑repairable faults promptly, advise the Line manager of findings, with recommendations regarding suitable replacements.
• Ensure PPM schedules are completed within agreed timescales and that all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and to the laid‑down procedures.
• Ensure that all technical and compliance paperwork is always completed and up to date.
• Requirement to participate on an out of hours standby rota. Responsible for arranging & communication of any cover required due to holidays/ unforeseen circumstances to line manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Essential:
  • NVQ/C&G Refrigeration Based Qualification
  • Refrigerant Handling C&G 2079 or equivalent CITB certificate
  • Refrigeration, Electrical, Air Conditioning & Mechanical knowledge
• Desirable:
  • BS7671 (IEE 16/17th)
  • Commercial/Supermarket experience
  • Machine Overhaul Skills
  • Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Training, CO2 Refrigerant Training

The ideal candidate: Good communication skills (written and verbal), 5 years’ experience, Full driving licence.

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