MULTI SKILLED AIR CONDITIONING & COMMERCIAL GAS ENGINEER Location: North West - Field Based, covering Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire & surrounding areas
Salary: £46,000 - £49,500 + 1 in 4 standby payment + overtime
Employment: Full Time, Permanent
Call Out: 1 in 4 standby / 24-7 emergency call out rota
COMPANY OVERVIEW Our client is a leading nationwide provider of refrigeration, mechanical, electrical and turnkey building services .
With decades of engineering excellence, the business works with major UK blue chip retailers, commercial estates and critical infrastructure facilities, delivering installation, service and maintenance solutions across a wide range of sectors.
Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Multi Skilled Air Conditioning & Commercial Gas Engineer to join their North West team.
JOB PURPOSE To provide high level technical service, maintenance, fault finding and repair across commercial air conditioning, HVAC and commercial gas systems throughout the North West.
This is a mobile, field based role primarily focused on planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and advanced fault diagnosis across retail, distribution, university and commercial facilities.
The successful engineer will be a strong diagnostic specialist, capable of systematically tracing, isolating and resolving complex thermal, mechanical, electrical and combustion related faults across commercial HVAC and gas plant.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Carry out routine PPM, servicing, reactive maintenance and emergency repairs on commercial air conditioning, ventilation and commercial gas equipment.
Perform advanced technical diagnostics on VRV/VRF systems, split systems, AHUs, chillers, commercial boilers and associated heating plant .
Use diagnostic software, digital pressure manifolds, electrical multimeters and combustion analysers to accurately identify root causes of equipment failure.
Troubleshoot integrated BMS controls, panel wiring, sensor calibration and motorised valves associated with HVAC and gas plant.
Complete gas safety checks and combustion analysis.
Issue relevant CP12 and gas compliance certification where qualified and required.
Participate in the regional 24/7 emergency call out rota on a 1 in 4 basis .
Ensure strict compliance with F Gas regulations, Gas Safe standards and Health & Safety requirements .
Provide high level technical feedback and accurate job reporting using digital handheld PDA devices.
Maintain professional relationships with customers and provide clear technical advice.
Identify additional remedial works and report findings appropriately.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE City & Guilds 2079 / F Gas Category 1 - Refrigerant Handling.
Relevant Commercial Gas / Gas Safe qualifications , including COCN1 or CODNCO1, CORT1, CIGA1, CDGA1 and TPCP1/1A as applicable.
NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, or equivalent time served apprenticeship.
Minimum 4+ years' post qualification experience in commercial field service engineering.
Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex faults across both air conditioning and commercial gas systems .
Strong electrical fault finding skills, including the ability to read electrical schematics and test control boards, contactors and inverter drives.
Experience working with VRV/VRF, split systems, AHUs, chillers and commercial boilers .
Experience within commercial retail, leisure, distribution, university or corporate environments.
Excellent customer facing and communication skills.
Full UK driving licence.
Current CSCS card or relevant safety passport.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE Domestic Gas qualifications, including CCN1 and CENWAT .
Knowledge of commercial refrigeration plant, including CO2 and fluorinated refrigerant systems .
Manufacturer specific training or experience with systems from manufacturers such as Daikin, Mitsubishi, Trend, Trane and Worcester/Bosch .
SALARY & BENEFITS £46,000 - £49,500 base salary , depending on experience.
1 in 4 standby rota .
Generous standby allowance.
Lucrative overtime rates.
Door to door pay / paid travel time.
Fully expensed company commercial van.
Fuel card.
25 days' annual leave + bank holidays .
Company pension scheme.
Life assurance.
Specialist diagnostic tools and equipment.
Laptop/tablet.
Company uniform and PPE.
Ongoing manufacturer training.
Internal cross training and professional development opportunities.
Long term career progression within a nationwide engineering business.
Coverage: Greater Manchester | Merseyside | Lancashire | North West
If you have any questions about this role or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Kim on 07498 889444 or .
Multi-Skilled Engineer Aircon in Birkenhead employer: Office Owls Recruitment Limited
As a leading name in the construction and facilities management sector, our client offers an exceptional work environment for Air Conditioning Engineers. With a strong emphasis on employee growth through ongoing training and professional development, coupled with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a company vehicle and generous holiday allowance, this role provides a rewarding career path. The supportive culture and commitment to excellence ensure that employees are valued and empowered to deliver top-notch service across various sectors.
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Office Owls Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
