Job type
PermanentLocation
BristolWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
MaintenanceIndustry
ConstructionPay
£42,000 per annum plus travel
Air conditioning engineer, Full time, mobile, South West and Wales(Bristol HQ)
Your new company
An exciting opportunity has become available within a successful and fast-growing electrical and mechanical services company based in Bristol.
Your new role
As an Air conditioning engineer, you will be working on a variety of contracts across the Southwest and Wales, including large hospitality chains and MOD sites etc...
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on air conditioning systems.
Diagnose and repair faults on a variety of systems including:
Split systems - Multi-split systems
- VRV/VRF systems
- Heat pumps
- Packaged units
- AHUs and associated ventilation equipment
- Install new air conditioning systems to manufacturer specifications.
- Commission newly installed equipment.
- Carry out leak detection, refrigerant recovery and recharging in accordance with FGas
- Regulations.
- Replace compressors, fans, motors, expansion valves, PCB boards and other
- mechanical/electrical components.
- Complete emergency reactive call-outs within agreed response times.
- Perform electrical fault-finding associated with HVAC equipment.
- Ensure all maintenance records, service sheets and commissioning documentation are
- completed accurately.
- Produce clear reports identifying defects and recommended remedial works.
- Liaise professionally with customers, clients and site representatives.
- Maintain company vehicles, tools and specialist equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety legislation.
- Participate in the company's out-of-hours emergency call-out rota where required.
- Support apprentices and trainee engineers where appropriate.
- Attend manufacturer training courses and company development programmes.
- Health & Safety Responsibilities
- Work in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
- Follow all Gigawatt Electrical Services LTD safe systems of work.
- Complete site-specific risk assessments and method statements where required
- Wear appropriate PPE at all times.
- Report hazards, accidents and near misses promptly.
- Ensure refrigerants are handled and disposed of in accordance with current
- environmental legislation.
- Maintain a tidy and safe working environment.
- Quality Responsibilities
- Deliver work to a high professional standard.
- Ensure compliance with:
- F-Gas Regulations
- Electricity at Work Regulations
- Pressure Equipment Regulations
- Building Regulations
- Manufacturer guidance
- Maintain accurate service documentation.
- Promote continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Protect company reputation by providing excellent customer service.
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate must have the essentials below:
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (or equivalent).
• Valid F-Gas Category 1 Certification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Proven experience servicing and repairing commercial air conditioning systems.
• Strong fault-finding ability.
• Good electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• IT literate with the ability to complete digital service reports.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
Desirable:
IPAF Licence.
• PASMA Certification.
• CSCS or ECS Card.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Experience working in commercial and public sector buildings.
• Experience with VRV/VRF systems from Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Toshiba and
Fujitsu.
• Experience of ventilation systems and AHUs.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
What you'll get in return
A competitive salary, up to £42,000 per annum (plus travel), dependent on experience and qualifications plus benefits as per the below:
- Door-to-door travel paid (extra earning potential)
- Company Van
- Fuel Card
- Company Phone
- 24-Day Holiday plus Bank holidays
- Flexible working hours – Dependent on client demands
- Overtime – Time and a half up to midnight/ Double time after midnight.
- On call – £115 for holding the phone
(1 in 8) - Uniform provided
- Further training opportunities
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
