The Senior Refrigeration Engineer is crucial to the delivery of PPM, reactive and testing work streams whilst supporting with technical assistance to all maintenance teams across the sites. This role will require you to supervise, influence and build strong working relationships with the customer, internal teams and regional Engineers. The role is responsible for effectively planning and leading Refrigeration teams to ensure all services are completed to the agreed standard and comply with all regulatory and company standards. This role is also responsible for overseeing all technical standards within the operation. You will be the technical expert and key account holder for FGas ensuring maintenance of our obligations to ensure our ongoing membership, in addition you will support and guide engineers through any training. The requirement to manage a budget and service delivery in a cost-effective manner is critical whilst ensuring compliance with customer and company Health & Safety requirements at all times.
This role is responsible for identifying and delivering business development opportunities within the budget to fund additional services to the customer. Managing all capital plans and projects jointly with the Customer and designated Managers, ensuring they are scoped and completed to specification within budget to optimise value and service delivery.
This role is currently responsible for managing a technical team consisting of experienced Regional Store Technicians and Regional Maintenance Technicians. As the business grows, the team size may increase accordingly.
NVQ in Refrigeration or equivalent City and Guilds 2079 refrigerant handling. 5 Years of refrigeration experience ideally. Ability to maintain and repair a range of electrical and mechanical equipment, e.g. fans, pumps and compressors. A working knowledge of the maintenance service within the FM industry is essential, with previous working knowledge of a multi-client contracted environment being desirable; and PPM and compliance background. Previous experience of effectively leading and managing a team is essential. Previous experience of developing client relationships at a senior level would be advantageous. Excellent planning, organising, prioritisation and project management skills. Strong results focus, takes accountability for own performance and that of the team. Effective problem-solving and decision-making. Highly flexible and self-starting. The role will have many challenges and a flexible approach will be needed. If you feel these qualities describe you, then we would like to hear from you.