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Air Conditioning Engineer
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An exciting opportunity has become available within a successful and fast-growing electrical and mechanical services company based in Bristol.
Your new role
As an Air conditioning engineer, you will be working on a variety of contracts across the Southwest and Wales, including large hospitality chains and MOD sites etc...
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on air conditioning systems.
- Diagnose and repair faults on a variety of systems including:
- Split systems
- Multi-split systems
- VRV/VRF systems
- Heat pumps
- Packaged units
- AHUs and associated ventilation equipment
- Install new air conditioning systems to manufacturer specifications.
- Commission newly installed equipment.
- Carry out leak detection, refrigerant recovery and recharging in accordance with F-Gas Regulations.
- Replace compressors, fans, motors, expansion valves, PCB boards and other mechanical/electrical components.
- Complete emergency reactive call-outs within agreed response times.
- Perform electrical fault-finding associated with HVAC equipment.
- Ensure all maintenance records, service sheets and commissioning documentation are completed accurately.
- Produce clear reports identifying defects and recommended remedial works.
- Liaise professionally with customers, clients and site representatives.
- Maintain company vehicles, tools and specialist equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety legislation.
- Participate in the company's out-of-hours emergency call-out rota where required.
- Support apprentices and trainee engineers where appropriate.
- Attend manufacturer training courses and company development programmes.
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Health & Safety Responsibilities
- Work in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
- Follow all Gigawatt Electrical Services LTD safe systems of work.
- Complete site-specific risk assessments and method statements where required.
- Wear appropriate PPE at all times.
- Report hazards, accidents and near misses promptly.
- Ensure refrigerants are handled and disposed of in accordance with current environmental legislation.
- Maintain a tidy and safe working environment.
Quality Responsibilities
- Deliver work to a high professional standard.
- Ensure compliance with:
- F-Gas Regulations
- Electricity at Work Regulations
- Pressure Equipment Regulations
- Building Regulations
- Manufacturer guidance
- Maintain accurate service documentation.
- Promote continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Protect company reputation by providing excellent customer service.
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate must have the essentials below:
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (or equivalent).
- Valid F-Gas Category 1 Certification.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Proven experience servicing and repairing commercial air conditioning systems.
- Strong fault-finding ability.
- Good electrical and mechanical knowledge.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- IT literate with the ability to complete digital service reports.
- Flexible approach to working hours.
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Desirable:
- IPAF Licence.
- PASMA Certification.
- CSCS or ECS Card.
- City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- Experience working in commercial and public sector buildings.
- Experience with VRV/VRF systems from Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Toshiba and Fujitsu.
- Experience of ventilation systems and AHUs.
- First Aid at Work qualification.
What you'll get in return
A competitive salary, up to £42,000 per annum (plus travel), dependent on experience and qualifications plus benefits as per the below:
- Door-to-door travel paid (extra earning potential)
- Company Van
- Fuel Card
- Company Phone
- 24-Day Holiday plus Bank holidays
- Flexible working hours - Dependent on client demands
- Overtime - Time and a half up to midnight/ Double time after midnight.
- On call - £115 for holding the phone (1 in 8)
- Uniform provided
- Further training opportunities
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