Refrigeration Engineer

Beschreibung:

Key Responsibilities

Refrigeration Maintenance & Repair
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing, inspections, and repairs on refrigeration units and associated temperature-control equipment.
* Diagnose and rectify refrigeration, electrical, electronic, and control system faults using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
* Undertake leak detection, refrigerant recovery, evacuation, charging, and pressure testing activities in accordance with environmental and legislative requirements.
* Perform repairs and replacement of refrigeration components including compressors, condensers, evaporators, expansion devices, sensors, controllers, and electrical systems.
* Complete all repairs to manufacturer specifications and Company quality standards.
* Ensure refrigeration systems achieve required temperature performance and operational standards following repair.
* Support emergency breakdown and call-out activities where required.
* Assist with commissioning and testing of new refrigeration equipment and installations.
* Ensure all work is completed to a "Right First Time" standard..

Refrigeration System Performance
* Ensure refrigeration systems consistently achieve specified temperature performance requirements.
* Verify refrigeration units are capable of maintaining customer temperature specifications before vehicles are returned to service.
* Conduct temperature performance testing and operational validation following repairs.
* Investigate and resolve recurring refrigeration faults and temperature-control issues.
* Support the protection of customer products through effective refrigeration system maintenance and repair.
* Monitor refrigeration reliability trends and recommend corrective actions to improve performance.

Regulatory & Environmental Compliance
* ​Ensure compliance with F-Gas regulations, environmental legislation, and refrigerant handling requirements.
* Maintain accurate records relating to refrigerant recovery, leak testing, refrigerant usage, and environmental reporting.
* Promote environmentally responsible refrigerant management and leak prevention practices

Compliance & Documentation
* Ensure all service, maintenance, inspection, and repair documentation is completed accurately and on time.
* Accurately complete job sheets and record labour times against work completed.
* Correctly record and account for all parts used during repairs and maintenance activities.
* Ensure all vehicle inspections are completed in accordance with company and legal requirements.

Workshop Operations
* Manage individual workload effectively and prioritise work assignments in conjunction with Workshop Management.
* Communicate proactively with the Workshop Foreman or Manager regarding work in progress, delays, additional repairs required, and vehicle status.
* Use workshop equipment, tools, and diagnostic equipment safely and correctly.
* Maintain workshop housekeeping standards and ensure work areas remain clean, organised, and safe.
* Supply and maintain personal tools as specified by the Company.

Health, Safety & Compliance
* Adhere to all Company Health & Safety policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.
* Wear and maintain appropriate PPE at all times.
* Report hazards, unsafe conditions, accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly.
* Contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the workshop environment.

Continuous Improvement & Development
* Maintain knowledge and competence in line with current vehicle technologies, diagnostic systems, legislation, and industry developments.
* Participate in training and development activities as required.
* Support apprentices and less experienced colleagues where appropriate.
* Contribute ideas and recommendations to improve workshop efficiency, fleet reliability, and service delivery.

Measures of Success
Refrigeration Performance
* Achievement of refrigeration equipment availability targets.
* Reduction in refrigeration-related vehicle downtime.
* Reduction in repeat refrigeration faults and warranty returns.
* Achievement of temperature performance standards following repair.
* Successful completion of refrigeration preventative maintenance schedules.

Cold Chain Integrity
* Zero avoidable temperature-control failures.
* Minimal customer product loss attributable to refrigeration defects.
* High levels of refrigeration reliability across the fleet.
* Positive customer feedback relating to refrigeration equipment performance.

Environmental Compliance
* 100% compliance with F-Gas regulations.
* Accurate refrigerant tracking and reporting.
* Successful completion of environmental audits.
* Zero avoidable refrigerant release incidents.

Technical Excellence
* High first-time fix rate for refrigeration repairs.
* Accurate diagnosis of refrigeration and control system faults.
* Effective support provided to workshop teams and operational colleagues.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

Essential
* Recognised refrigeration and air conditioning qualification.
* F-Gas Category 1 Certification.
* Strong knowledge of refrigeration principles and systems.
* Experience working with transport refrigeration equipment.
* Excellent electrical and fault-finding skills.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving capability.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Experience using diagnostic software and equipment.

Desirable
* Experience with Carrier Transicold, Thermo King, Hubbard, or similar transport refrigeration systems.
* Knowledge of telematics and remote monitoring systems.
* HGV or commercial vehicle maintenance experience.
* City & Guilds Level 3 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning qualification.
* Experience of training apprentices.
* Knowledge of transportation and logistics operations.
* Strong PC literacy.
* Electrical qualifications (18th Edition or equivalent).
* Hydrocarbon and alternative refrigerant experience