Senior Air Conditioning Engineer Permanent

Job Purpose

In your new role as an Air Conditioning Engineer you will be efficiently operating and maintaining new and existing building AC/HVAC services, carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance & Reactive Maintenance on HVAC appliances, carry out diagnostic checks and fault finding. Undertake general maintenance tasks including basic plumbing & toilet in-blockages to assist the general maintenance team. Participate in out of hours call out rota and complete all work-related documentation accurately on time.

Main Duties

• Routine PPM tasks in accordance with the SFG20 framework.
• Reactive maintenance and electrical repairs or Air conditioning repairs as required.
• Minor new works and complete required certification as necessary.
• Attend site meetings or training when required.
• Proactive when on site.
• Willing to undertake other duties in line with contract deliverables.
• Cooperate with disciplines for the provision of multi-discipline services where required.
• Procure materials and equipment to carry out works through the Supervisor or Manager.
• Be available to carry out necessary works outside normal hours with additional remuneration.
• Be part of a callout rota with additional remuneration.
• Supporting contract mobilisation and change management.
• Maximise the use and compliance to the mobile technology (Smartphone).
• Management of financial procedures and delivery efficiencies.
• Adherence and promotion of the company and department mission vision and values.
• Assist the site team in ensuring that all Statutory and Legislative requirements are achieved/adhered to for the site.
• Ensure clients operational procedures are always adhered to.
• Obtain appropriate authorisation for access into restricted areas from the client’s representative as and when required.
• Complete risk assessments and worksheets for works undertaken and obtain authorisation from the Clients representative.

What we are looking for

• Experience of maintenance, testing and fault finding on a variety of equipment including HVAC systems and lighting is desirable.
• Refrigeration or Air Conditioning Specific Qualification (Not being F-Gas) such as the following:
• NVQ level 2 or 3 in Air Conditioning and Small Refrigeration.
• City & Guilds Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (7189) Level 2 or 3
• City & Guilds Refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump systems (6090) Level 3 only.
• F-Gas Category 1 (City & Guilds 2079, was 2078 Safe Handling of Refrigerants)
• Time served in an Air Con specific service role (not installation), likely to be at least 5 years.
• Experience with Packaged or Air handling equipment preferable, as well as split type systems.
• Experience working on commercial equipment, not domestic Installers.
• C&G 236 Part 1 & 2.
• BS7671 Electrical Regulations.
• C&G 2391 Electrical inspection and Testing (desired).
• Ideally served a recognised trade training scheme.
• Ability to undertake all facets of maintenance and installation requirements as required within the scope of the contract.
• Be pro-active and have the ability to anticipate and/or diagnose and repair faults.
• Ability to record work accurately on work sheets and computer-based systems.
• Ability to effectively prioritise own workload.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change / flexible approach to work and working hours (subject to the EU Working Time Directive).
• Pro-active and positive approach to work.
• Must have sound interpersonal skills and pay attention to detail.
• Presented in a clean and tidy manner to represent the company, in the most professional manner possible, utilising the uniform and PPE issued.
• Provide excellent customer service to building occupants, ensuring they are made aware of work order progress in a timely manner.
• Good understanding of current Health & Safety legislation and its application within role.
• Good knowledge of building Statutory Compliance.
• Able to carry tools and equipment by hand up to 20kg.
• Able to ascend/descend vertical access equipment; able to work at height.
• Committed to the delivery of excellent customer service.
• Must be available to join a call out rota.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.