Overview

Location: Reading, London and the Home Counties

Salary: £45,000 + company vehicle + fuel card

Brief: An Air conditioning Engineer is needed for a large facilities management organisation based in London who are looking to employ an experienced and well-rounded Air conditioning Engineer with pride in their work and in-depth knowledge of air conditioning units, refrigeration systems and chill plant equipment.

What the role entails

• Fault Diagnosis & Repair: Troubleshoot and resolve issues with A/C units, refrigeration systems, and chiller plant equipment across the site
• Maintenance & Operation: Maintain and ensure the operational efficiency of chillers, cold rooms, freezers, air conditioning systems (VAV, VRV), cooling towers, air handling units, pumps, water treatment systems, and building management systems
• F-Gas Logbook Management: Maintain an up-to-date F-Gas logbook, accurately recording all losses, recoveries, and additions in compliance with regulations
• Leak Checks & GWP Monitoring: Conduct regular leak checks and ensure that GWP (Global Warming Potential) and CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) emissions are calculated and documented
• Equipment Servicing: Oversee and perform recovery, repair, pressure testing, vacuum dehydration, recharging, and re-commissioning of A/C units and refrigeration systems
• Subcontractor Coordination: Plan and manage service visits with subcontractors for maintenance and repairs of refrigeration systems
• On-Call Support: Participate in on-call duties as part of the maintenance rota to ensure continuous operation of critical systems

Experience and qualifications

• Recognised EITB or CITB apprenticeship or other similar approved training or further education qualifications in an appropriate discipline
• Minimum air conditioning engineer qualifications to NVQ level 2
• Fully conversant with all major manufacturers' systems and equipment
• Must have C&G award in F-Gas Cat1 and ODS regulations
• L8 Awareness
• Experience of maintaining all relevant mechanical and electrical equipment to clearly defined criteria
• Recognised Health and Safety Qualification, such as NEBOSH / IOSH would be advantageous
• Must be able to read and work on mechanical and electrical schematic drawings
• Valid driving license

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 days after 2 years’ service (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes for major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programs
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents, and Young Professionals
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

This really is a fantastic opportunity for an Air Conditioning Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don’t miss out!

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