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 enhanced holidays, birthday off, health cash plans, and a bike to work scheme.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a supportive and fast-paced team.
- Why this job: Step into a leadership role while working hands-on in a dynamic field environment.
- Qualifications: Must have 18th Edition Qualification and strong leadership skills.
A bit about us
Founded in 1991 as a sole trade; and fast forward to today, 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 now largely national service offering. Originally, the business predominantly operated as a refrigeration contractor; the business 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 24/7 365 availability for critical breakdowns.
What are we looking for
We currently have a fantastic opportunity due to continued growth 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.
- Responsible for providing 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.
- Organise and deliver Toolbox Talks.
- 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.
Operational Support & Customer Service
- Lead from the front and 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.
Health & Safety Compliance
- 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.
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.
Desirable Qualifications:
- 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
Contact Details:
Airco Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Ltd Recruitment Team
