At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a team of engineers in delivering top-notch electrical services.
- Company: Join Airco, a leading HVAC & Renewables contractor with a strong national presence.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, enhanced holidays, and a bike-to-work scheme.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and professional development in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Step into a leadership role while working hands-on in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Must have 18th Edition Qualification and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 22 - 22 £ per hour.
Airco stands as a leading HVAC & Renewables contractor, directly employing more than 200 staff. Proud of our roots in Hull, the business has expanded to provide a largely national service offering. Originally, the business predominantly operated as a refrigeration contractor; it has grown into offering multiple disciplines including air conditioning, ventilation, heating, plumbing and renewables. We provide full service, maintenance, repair, design and installation services for this entire scope to ensure our clients can rely on us for turn key solutions within the industry, including 24/7 availability for critical breakdowns.
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated, technically strong Electrical Engineering Supervisor to join our team who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. This role is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer ready to take the next step into leadership, combining a hands-on, field-based position with responsibility for supervising, supporting, and developing a team of electrical engineers, while maintaining Airco's high standards of service and customer care. This role will be 90% field based and will coincide with a senior service engineer role.
Location: Hull
Salary: Up to £22 per hour DOE
Benefits: Enhanced Holidays, Birthday Day off, long service awards, enhanced sick pay, bike to work scheme, referral scheme, Health cash plans.
What will you do:
- Lead, motivate and guide the team of Engineers to ensure onsite quality and efficiency standards are met.
- Lead by example in compliance with industry regulations, quality, and safety standards.
- Provide technical support to engineers, including in and out-of-hours callouts.
- Monitor and manage engineers' performance, addressing issues proactively.
- Conduct periodic reviews, assessments, safety and quality Control Audits on job documentation and workmanship.
- Identify training and upskilling opportunities for engineers.
- Conduct monthly 1 to 1s with the engineering manager and assist where necessary.
- Become Qualified Supervisor and carry out yearly assessment with NICEIC & ECA.
- Process engineer timesheets.
- Resolve onsite customer issues where necessary.
- Ensure rapid and effective resolution of urgent issues, such as breakdowns, recalls, and customer complaints via the service desk and through the warranty log.
- Assist the service delivery team with engineer allocation and remedial quotes.
- Conduct site surveys and prepare reports.
- Act as a key communication link between engineers and senior management.
- Assist senior management in engineer recruitment through interviewing candidates where necessary.
- Promote best practices in health and safety within the engineering team.
- Ensure compliance with all industry legislation and company policies.
- Take proactive measures to maintain engineer health, safety, and well-being.
- Undertake commercial and industrial electrical installations.
- Be competent in the installation of SWA and PVC singles.
- Complete testing and inspection of works where required.
- Liaise with customer personnel to maintain good working relationships.
- Maintain a high quality of workmanship to Airco standards.
- Keep the department manager up to date on a regular basis of the project's progress and report any problem areas.
- Install, maintain, modify, and repair all electrical systems in public spaces and buildings.
- Complete work orders and record materials that are used on the job.
- Identify electrical problems and repair them.
- Advise the company's management when to replace aged electrical equipment to prevent hazards.
- Conduct general electrical systems maintenance and troubleshooting electrical issues with testing equipment.
- Install all aspects of electrical work in domestic, commercial, and industrial buildings throughout Hull and Yorkshire, occasionally out of town work.
- LV Mains panel installations & all associated cabling.
- Fault-finding and diagnose, repair electrical problems.
- Ability to read electrical schematics.
- Electrical testing.
- Assist in the commissioning of systems.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- 18th Edition Qualification.
- NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Electrical Installation.
- AM2 Certification.
- Test and Inspection qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent).
- Full UK driving licence.
- ECS Gold card.
- Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring abilities.
- High level of professionalism and customer service.
- Commercial awareness and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent health & safety knowledge.
- Self-awareness and self-motivation/discipline.
- Effective time management and prioritising tasks.
- SSSTS / SMSTS, PASMA, IPAF, ECS Black Card.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £22.00 per hour
Benefits: Company car, Cycle to work scheme, Enhanced maternity leave, Enhanced paternity leave, On-site parking, Referral programme, Sabbatical.
Education: Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
Electrical Engineer and Supervisor in Hull employer: Airco Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd
Airco is an excellent employer for Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Service Engineers in the Midlands, offering a supportive and progressive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With benefits such as enhanced holidays, a birthday day off, and a bike-to-work scheme, we ensure our team members feel valued and motivated. Join us to work with a prestigious client base across various sectors while enjoying a culture that fosters innovation and collaboration.
Contact Details:
Airco Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd Recruitment Team