Refrigeration Technician

Serco Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent facilities management company is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to ensure the safe and efficient maintenance of refrigeration services within a hospital. The ideal candidate will perform repairs, manage refrigeration stock, and uphold health and safety standards. This role requires proactive communication and the ability to work under pressure in various conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of refrigeration plant and equipment.
• Ability to carry out reactive repairs and fault finding.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on refrigeration services and equipment.
• Oversee stock control and management of refrigerants.
• Support in managing external contractors.

Skills

Refrigeration aptitude

Problem-solving under pressure

Communication skills

Tools

Building Management System

Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) System

Job description

Overview

Serco is looking for a Refrigeration Technician to join to provide safe and efficient maintenance of the refrigeration services and equipment within the hospital as directed by Estates Supervisors and Management.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive repairs, fault finding, servicing, commissioning and maintenance to a wide range of refrigeration plant and equipment within all areas of the hospital as directed by Supervisors or Managers (including chillers, air conditioning units, fridges, freezers, catering and kitchen display equipment).
• Perform Planned Preventive Maintenance to a wide range of refrigeration plant and equipment.
• Understand associated controls and how the Building Management System interfaces and controls equipment and wider plant and infrastructure.
• Assist with managing the FGAS register and overall FGAS management, ensuring all related paperwork and records are accurate and up to date (including records completed by other frontline staff).
• Oversee stock control of appropriate spares, including a critical spares inventory, refrigerant and management within a designated refrigerant store.
• Take ownership of temporary equipment, ensuring assets are tracked and remain in serviceable condition ready for use.
• Assist in supporting Minor Works and Project work relating to new installations and specifications.
• Support in maintaining compliance of all Tasks and ensuring contractual service levels are achieved.
• Support in the management of external contractors as required.
• Work in accordance with all relevant Serco Policies & Procedures, Workplace Regulations and Best Practice Guidelines.
• Take a proactive approach to the development and review of Health & Safety systems, work instructions and working practices; work in a safe and responsible manner with regard for own and others’ safety.
• Attend work in compliance with the Computerised Time & Attendance System.
• Actively participate in the Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) System, including accurate and punctual completion of Work Order Documentation in line with operational procedures via Tablet and direct CAFM interface.
• Use personal communication equipment as requested.
• Be prepared to attend work or work beyond expected finishing time in exceptional circumstances (e.g., critical equipment failure, equipment failure affecting patient services, or support for projects/out of hours).
• Communicate unrepaired faults, defects or requirements for spare parts to Supervisors or Managers.
• Cover Supervisory duties in the absence of a Supervisor as requested.
• Attend on-site and off-site training as required.
• Work in other areas to support wider maintenance outside of core role duties as required and requested.
• Be aware of how the Refrigeration Technician role influences Serco's Norfolk & Norwich Contract and the wider company objectives.
• Take a proactive approach to developing other suitably qualified engineers.

Additional / Special Features of the Role

• Physical Demands:
• Moving large or heavy objects (using correct manual handling techniques and appropriate lifting equipment).
• Possibly walking long distances to various locations of the hospital repeatedly during the working day.
• Pushing trolleys.
• Working whilst using PPE.
• Mental Demands:
• Sound refrigeration aptitude.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks; think clearly under pressure.
• Working Conditions:
• Possibly working with unclean and potentially infectious materials, with appropriate precautions to be taken.
• Extremes of temperatures (hot boiler rooms or outdoor in winter).
• Occasionally working in a noisy environment.
• Occasionally working at height (in accordance with policy and Permit to Work System).