Service Technician - Birmingham

Whaley Foodservice; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading commercial kitchen equipment repair service company as a Service Technician! This role offers a competitive salary and a sign-on bonus for qualified technicians. You will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing cooking equipment, refrigeration, and HVAC systems, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication. Enjoy a supportive work environment with benefits like a company vehicle, continuing education opportunities, and medical coverage. This position is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic setting and are eager to grow their careers in a rewarding industry.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Company vehicle

Cell phone

Uniforms provided

Continuing education

401k & profit sharing

Paid holidays & vacation

Medical & dental benefits

Short-term disability

Life insurance (company paid)

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in commercial cooking equipment, refrigeration, or HVAC required.
• Ability to work independently and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial cooking equipment.
• Communicate repair status updates with customers and branch office.

Skills

Diagnose commercial cooking equipment

Troubleshoot refrigeration systems

HVAC knowledge

Strong diagnostic skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Journeyman license

CFESA certification

Tools

Meters & test equipment

Service vehicle

Job description

Description

***HIRING IMMEDIATELY!!!***

***Sign On Bonus Available for Qualified Service Technicians***

Whaley Foodservice, LLC is one of the largest commercial kitchen equipment repair service companies in the Southeast, comprised of over 600 employees across 31 locations.

Pay Rate: $22.00-27.00/hour*

We Offer:

• Sign-on bonus potential for experienced technicians
• Competitive salary & on-call pay
• Company vehicle & cell phone
• Uniforms provided
• Meters & test equipment
• Continuing education
• Industry certification
• 401k & profit sharing
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Medical & dental benefits
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability insurance (company paid)
• Life insurance (company paid)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Properly diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair commercial cooking equipment, refrigeration, or HVAC.
• Communicate repair status updates with customer and branch office.
• Order parts and communicate with branch.
• Complete service calls accurately and promptly.
• Audit truck stock to ensure required parts are available.
• Maintain service vehicle, tools, and uniforms according to standards and safety protocols.
• Meet on-call requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Completion of background check and drug screening.
• At least 1 year of applicable experience in commercial cooking equipment, refrigeration, or HVAC.

Skills, Abilities, and Other Requirements:

• Ability to work independently.
• Strong diagnostic skills; electrical, mechanical, and installation knowledge a plus.
• Journeyman license or CFESA certification is a plus but not required.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and soft skills.
• Good driving record.

Working / Environmental Conditions:

• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly, up to 100 pounds frequently, and more with assistance.
• Frequent bending, twisting, kneeling, and ladder climbing.
• Extensive daily travel to work sites.
• Exposure to hot grease from fryers.
• On-call weekend rotation (varies by branch).
• Occasional to frequent high-temperature environments.

Join us and find your next favorite work home!

Visit 'Whaley Careers' and grow with us:

www.whaleyfoodservice.com/careers

Whaley Foodservice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.