Sales And Applications Engineer - HVACR

Olliver Charles Ltd; Castle Combe; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading refrigeration solutions provider in Castle Combe is seeking a Sales & Applications Engineer. The role involves generating contracts for refrigeration installations, managing project execution, and providing technical support to customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, at least 2 years of experience in the refrigeration industry, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits including a company vehicle are offered.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Defined pension contribution plan

Life Assurance

Company vehicle

Private medical scheme

Continued professional development

Eye care vouchers

Salary Extras including discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role within the Refrigeration / Process Cooling Industry.
• Technical support and quoting experience in refrigeration and air conditioning.
• Demonstratable knowledge of refrigeration control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for existing and potential customers.
• Design and project manage contracts to ensure profitability.
• Calculate heat loads and pipe sizes for cooling systems.
• Estimate projects accurately based on customer requirements.
• Verify supplier invoices against orders.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Project management skills

Strong planning and organizational skills

Education

Recognised Engineering / Building Services Qualification

Job description

About the job

As the Sales & Applications Engineer you will be responsible for generating profitable regional contract works relating to refrigeration and process cooling installations, and growing the customer base to include new contacts within the refrigeration industry. You will also manage contract execution involving design, purchasing and contract management.

You will be responsible for contract works throughout the South west of England, so need to be fully mobile. We are flexible on location, but the ideal candidate needs to be within a commutable distance of our office in Bristol for day to day activities

Main Responsibilities

• Technical support for both existing and potential new customers.
• Design, and project manage, within the bounds of our “in-house knowledge” and discuss and agree sales margins to ensure that these margins are achieved and maintained at contract completion.
• Calculate heat loads, pipe sizes for both direct and indirect cooling systems.
• Accurately estimate projects, identifying tailored solution to meet the customers’ requirements.
• Allocation of sub contact labour for the installation of contracts with specific responsibility for satisfactory technical and financial result.
• Responsible for verification of supplier invoicing against orders raised and the preparation of a detailed sales invoices.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• MS Office, including word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Prepared to travel within the region and be away from home overnight when required.
• Project management skills; strong planning and organisational skills; ability to work to tight deadlines and manage conflicting priorities

Required Experience

• Recognised Engineering / Building Services Qualification, Minimum of 2 year’s experience in a similar role working within the Refrigeration / Process Cooling Industry.
• Technical support and quoting experience with all aspects of refrigeration and air conditioning essential (mechanical and electrical).
• Demonstratable process and refrigeration knowledge in DX and pumped fluid solutions using all most commonly used refrigerants including HFC’s, NH3, CO2
• Demonstratable knowledge of most modern and commonly used refrigeration control systems.

Our Client

Our client is one of world’s foremost refrigeration solutions providers. Our key activities include the design, manufacture, installation and after sales care of refrigeration and HVAC products.

About the Business area

The Installation and service division of our client installs HVAC and refrigeration equipment into a wide range of applications. Our flexible service and maintenance solutions allow our engineers to provide planned maintenance, repair, and emergency breakdown cover.

Pay & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a range of great benefits-

• 26 days annual leave
• Defined pension contribution plan
• Life Assurance
• Company vehicle
• Private medical scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Continued professional development, including study leave and financial support for role related qualifications
• Eye care vouchers
• Salary Extras, including shopping, hotel and travel discounts