Due to continued and sustained growth, an exciting opportunity has come up for a Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technician to join our company, JH Mechanical and Electrical Services (JH-ME).
We are a fast growing, family-owned company operating across the north of England delivering mechanical and electrical maintenance, repairs and installation contracts to a wide range of clients, including North Yorkshire Council, Teesside University, Newcastle University, Sunderland City Council, Cleveland Police, VIVO and Ministry of Defence, and over 70 schools.
We aim to be the best company to work for and to work with and we offer an environment where everyone can thrive and achieve their potential.
The role will suit a Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technician who has significant, technical experience in undertaking air conditioning & refrigeration maintenance, repairs and installation works in both domestic and commercial premises - particularly within schools, universities, MoD sites, factories, and public sector buildings.
The role requires the ability to lead on jobs, to independently plan and deliver work assigned to the highest quality and within given timeframes, and in accordance with all statutory requirements, company policies and industry good practice.
This role is on the ‘front line’ for the business and must therefore always represent the company positively and professionally. The role is expected to demonstrate initiative, exceptional time management skills and the ability to always meet tight deadlines. The job also entails liaising with clients onsite whilst undertaking work; therefore, excellent communication skills is essential for the role.
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (core hours are usually 8am-4.30pm but work outside of this timeframe may be required to meet client / work needs; therefore flexibility is required)
Call Out Rota additional payment: candidates with level 3/AM2 electrical qualifications will also join the electrical call out rota (on call approx 1 in every 5/6 weeks, £200 standby per week plus call outs - circa £5k additional pay per annum on top of £43k salary.
Van included for business use.
Holidays: 25 days per year (April – March) + bank holidays
Employee Benefits:
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Providing employees and their immediate family with 24/7 confidential advice, convenient GP appointments without the wait, professional counselling services, and a wide range of additional health & wellbeing benefits.
- Long Service Holiday Award – The opportunity to earn up to an additional 5 day’s annual leave in recognition of long service.
- Enhanced Paternity Leave – 2 weeks full pay following successful completion of the probationary period.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Reporting to the Head of Repairs & Maintenance
- Act as lead on jobs assigned, ensuring air conditioning, air handling & refrigeration maintenance, repairs and installation works are appropriately planned and delivered safely to the highest quality, within given timeframes, and in accordance with all statutory requirements, company policies and industry good practice.
- Undertake other works undertaken by the repairs and maintenance team where required
- Represent the company positively and professionally at all times.
Key Tasks include:
- Adhere to all Health & Safety regulations and QHSE company policies at all times - never compromising the customer, other colleagues or yourself
- Wear the correct PPE for each activity
- Follow Safe Systems of Work, adhering to method statements and mitigating the risks appropriately as set out in the risk assessments
- Set out jobs and follow a programme of works (where relevant) using knowledge and experience of undertaking similar works, and working to drawings where relevant
- Follow client on-site procedures to gain access to the works to be undertaken
- Undertake a dynamic ‘Take 5’ risk assessment prior to commencing each job
- Perform planned preventative maintenance, responsive diagnostic repairs and installations with minimal supervision on:
- o Commercial and domestic extraction systems
- o Air Handling Units
- o Air conditioning units
- o Refrigeration equipment
- Complete the appropriate maintenance paperwork, reporting anything that is at risk or dangerous to the office / line manager immediately
- Perform responsive diagnostic work where relevant with minimal supervision and report on any additional works to be undertaken to the office (including the provision of detailed accurate descriptions/photos/serial numbers for parts and materials, equipment and plant needed to undertake any follow up work)
- Undertake other works undertaken by the repairs and maintenance team where required
- Support a customer focused culture, delivering right first time, taking ownership and accountability for the works undertaken
- Undertake repairs and installation works as instructed; including requisitioning the appropriate materials, plant and machinery from JH-ME stores or suppliers where relevant
- Use the CRM to complete and submit clear, accurate job cards and any associated certifications/paperwork for each job undertaken on each day and before leaving the attended site.
- Ensure all client asset information is collected and recorded in the CRM.
- Ensure that all work carried out is delivered to the highest level of quality in all circumstances
- Perform a post audit job check when leaving site at end of day/work completed, ensuring the site is left clean, tidy and safe
- Minimise waste and adhere to company environmental policies for the safe disposal of hazardous waste
- Act in a professional manner at all times whilst on site, following all site procedures and adhering to all standards and codes of conducts as required.
- Be respectful and positively represent the company
- Keep up to date with changes in all relevant company policies and legislation, to ensure service delivery is maintained to a high standard, complying with the appropriate regulations
- Undertake additional hours as may be reasonable and necessary for the effective and efficient performance of their duties and responsibilities
- Ensure all company assets in your possession are well cared for and maintained, and report any damage, accidents, loss, or other problems immediately to your line manager
- Be a responsible driver at all times
- Aid alternative trades in completing work task as required
- Undertake any training and development deemed necessary you the management team for you to fulfil your duties
- Any other duties deemed relevant for the role
Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience
ESSENTIAL
- Completion of a recognized Apprenticeship in a relevant discipline - NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- F-gas and ODS Regs
- Basic electrical safety (18th Edition)
- Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH Legislation and M&E industry regulations
- Site Safety or CSCS Health and Safety Scheme or equivalent
- Computer literate with skills in word, excel, email, internet etc and CRM skills
- Trustworthy and discreet
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage own jobs for the day and across numerous sites
- Able to work on own initiative.
- Good time management skills
- Experience of working at a small to medium sized company
- Used to working to tight deadlines
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- A proactive approach to work and problem solving
DESIRABLE:
- IPAF & PASMA
- IOSH/SMSTS or equivalent
- Measuring & Quotation Preparation
Please note successful candidates will be subject to advanced DBS, Police and MOD vetting for our contracted works. You will also join the call out rota for which an additional payment will be made when completed.
Applicants must live in a commutable distance to Stockton-on-Tees or be willing to relocate at their own expense.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you have your FGas cat 1?
Experience:
- Air conditioning: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stockton-On-Tees
