Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer
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Company Overview
Flowrite is the UK's leading National Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Company, specialising in reactive repair, maintenance and installations within the Leisure & Hospitality, Retail, Commercial and Public sectors.
We are part of the Airedale Group, who offer the complete end-to-end solution in providing commercial kitchens across the food service industry.
If you are looking for job security and the scope to progress, we offer excellent career opportunities as a rapidly growing business, employing 700+ people across the UK.
Job Overview
To provide efficient and effective on-site repairs and maintenance for clients' refrigeration and air conditioning systems, while consistently delivering a high level of customer service.
This role ensures that all work is performed safely, professionally, and in line with service level agreements (SLAs).
Details
- Competitive salary
- Normal working hours: 08:00–17:00
- Standby allowance of £125.00 per week on a rota basis
- Company van
- Uniform
- Overtime rate: x1.5 (x2 on Sundays and Bank Holidays)
- Paid door-to-door
- Phone and tablet
- Career development plan
- Electric vehicle – salary sacrifice scheme
- 23 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays, increasing to 26 days with service
- Private health insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Retail discounts on a wide range of products and services
- Life insurance cover worth 2x your annual basic salary
- Health and wellbeing support programme
- All PPE provided
Key Responsibilities
- Attend sites wearing company uniform and presenting company identification.
- Carry out cost-effective maintenance and repairs on a range of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
- Provide technical advice and support to clients in a professional and clear manner.
- Complete detailed and accurate job reports following each visit or service.
- Provide liaison between the client and Flowrite Services Office when required.
- Work in accordance with agreed SLAs, meeting performance and response targets.
- Carry out dynamic risk assessments on-site to ensure personal safety and that of others.
- Report any site-related issues or incidents immediately to the Regional Supervisor or Operations Manager.
- Provide constructive feedback to the Operations Manager to help improve company processes, efficiency, and service delivery.
Experience Required
- F-GAS Category 1 or equivalent.
- Previous experience working on various types of refrigeration equipment, such as pack systems.
- Experience with VRV/VRF systems and chillers.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a dynamic approach.
- Able to actively build and develop relationships with both colleagues and customers.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. xiskglj
About The Airedale Group
The Airedale Group is expanding rapidly, employing circa 700 people across multiple locations in the UK.
This is a fantastic time to be joining the business, with opportunities for career progression.
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