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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineer
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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineer
Mobile Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer – Commercial Technical Services
About The Role
📅 Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer to join our mobile technical services team. You will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and some installation works of a wide range of air conditioning, refrigeration, and mechanical systems across commercial sites.
Key Responsibilities
As a Mobile Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer, your duties will include:
Technical Service & Maintenance
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, servicing, and repairs on:
- Split air conditioning systems
- VRV/VRF systems
- Air Handling Units (AHUs) and heat pumps
- Commercial refrigeration equipment, including:
- Chilled cabinets
- Multidecks
- Light commercial systems
- Diagnose faults and perform repairs on F-Gas infrastructure, electrical, and mechanical components, ensuring full functionality is restored.
Compliance & Standards
- Work in accordance with industry regulations, technical standards, and manufacturer guidelines.
- Ensure all work complies with:
- F-Gas & ODS regulations
- Permit to Work procedures
- Health & Safety protocols
- Maintain safe working practices, including:
- Working at heights
- Operating in confined spaces
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Documentation & Reporting
- Accurately complete:
- Service documentation
- Inspection reports
- Maintenance logs
- Remedial work records
- Use handheld devices (PDA/mobile apps) to:
- Update job status
- Record findings
- Communicate with internal teams
Communication & Collaboration
- Liaise professionally with:
- Clients
- Site contacts
- Internal teams to minimise operational disruption
- Work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating effectively in a small, supportive team.
Emergency Support
- Participate in the emergency on-call rota, providing 24/7, 365-day support as needed.
Requirements
- Time-served apprenticeship in Air Conditioning/Refrigeration
- City & Guilds Level 2/3 NVQ (or equivalent) in HVAC, Refrigeration, or Mechanical Engineering
- F-Gas & ODS Regulations qualification (Category 1 – 2079)
- Proven experience in a Maintenance or Facilities Management environment
- Hands-on experience with air conditioning and refrigeration systems, including:
- Split systems
- VRV & VRF systems
- Strong understanding of:
- Health & Safety legislation
- Safe working practices
- Permit to Work systems
- Comfortable with:
- Working at heights
- Operating in confined spaces
- Manual tasks
- Proficiency in using handheld devices for reporting & communication
- Full UK driving licence
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About OCS UK & Ireland
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company, employing 50,000+ colleagues with an annual turnover exceeding £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services in:
- Facilities management
- Hard services
- Cleaning
- Security
- Catering
Our Mission
To make "people and places the best they can be" for: ✔ Colleagues ✔ Customers ✔ Communities
Our TRUE Values
- Trust
- Respect
- Unity
- Empowerment
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We provide an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.
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