Refrigeration Engineer in Bournemouth

Location: Bournemouth & Poole

Responsibilities:

• To effectively maintain service and repair Refrigeration Equipment in customer locations and provide assistance to HVAC equipment containing refrigeration circuits.
• Engineering teams provide 24hr service cover throughout the year to customer’s equipment through the use of planned and extended working hours including participation in standby rota procedures.
• Prioritise maintenance and repair work to achieve agreed timescales and response times.
• Identify non-repairable faults promptly and advise the Line manager of findings, with recommendations regarding suitable replacements.
• Ensure PPM schedules are completed within agreed timescales and that all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and to the laid-down procedures.
• Ensure that all technical and compliance paperwork is always completed and up to date.
• Participate on an out of hours standby rota.
• Responsible for arranging & communication of any cover required due to holidays/unforeseen circumstances to line manager.
• Be aware of regulations and codes of practice applicable to the tasks.
• Order and fit parts or components as prescribed by company procedures.
• Notify the company helpdesk of procedural task condition on cessation of works.
• Advise the GSMs of any repair, maintenance and installation issues that are likely to affect the smooth running of the store and build rapport and promote the spirit of partnership with all GSM’s.
• Respond promptly and positively to service call requests from the Helpdesk and assess the requirements of the job and carry out repairs as necessary.
• Carry out surveys and complete reports as required by the refrigeration supervisor/RFM.
• Complete all work to the highest standards in an efficient and cost-effective manner, whilst complying with the laid-down Company Health and Safety policy.
• Carry out all tasks assigned within the allotted time period to the satisfaction of the company and client.
• Be proficient in the use of written and verbal communication, report writing and recording procedures.
• Attend training courses as necessary and ensure personal job skills keep pace with technical and business developments.
• Ensure all mandatory Evolve online training modules are completed.
• Comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and the company’s Health and Safety Policy at all times.
• Work with company and ASDA colleagues to ensure that laid-down standards of quality are maintained at all times.
• Represent the company in a professional and competent manner at all times and develop good working relationships with City and ASDA colleagues.
• Comply with any other reasonable request or instruction from the City Management Team.

Qualifications:

• Time Served Apprenticeship
• NVQ/C&G Refrigeration Based Qualification
• Approved Training Program Refrigerant Handling C&G 2079 or equivalent
• CITB certificate Skill Card
• Electrical Air Conditioning Mechanical Ability to Read Drawings
• Health and Safety legislation
• Applicable Codes of Practice
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Team Integration
• Customer Perception
• Self-motivated
• Professional
• Ability to work at heights
• Competent in the use of Access Equipment
• Current Full driving licence essential
• Available for Out of Hours Working
• Participation in Standby Rota
• Suitable Personal Tool Kit

The Company:

In 1985, husband and wife Willie and Susan Haughey established City Refrigeration Holdings. The pair set out with one goal – to make a positive change in the facilities management industry. The Haugheys founded their enterprise on the values of collaboration and transparency, replacing client/contractor relationships with long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. Each partner receives a unique strategy, shaped by the needs of the business and implemented by a bespoke, self-delivered model. It is this focus that has allowed the City Group to grow from its humble beginnings into one of the world’s most trusted facilities management companies. The business now employs over 12,000 people and has established divisions across Europe, Australia, North America and Asia. It has also diversified the services it offers to include maintenance and engineering, technical procurement and support, cleaning and ancillary services across retail, residential and commercial markets. Now more than three decades into its story, City remains rooted in the core values established by the now Lord and Lady Haughey and remains passionate about sharing its unparalleled professionalism, quality, customer service and value with partners around the globe.