Mobile Refrigeration Engineer - Fridge

About the role

Trane Technologies is looking for a mobile engineer to install, maintain and repair Thermo King and other manufacturers' transport refrigeration equipment. The work is field-based, carried out on site at customer locations, and is based in Greater London and Essex.

Key responsibilities

• Install, service and repair diesel-powered road transport refrigeration units, keeping stock costs down and maximising revenue.
• Maintain and optimise engineer van stock and carry out daily safety checks on the company van.
• Monitor fleet condition and operation, suggest corrective action and identify revenue opportunities.
• Liaise with central control and the service centre on job times, downtime, overtime and customer purchase orders, and complete paperwork and PDA entries for invoicing.
• Assist with installation planning and carry out installations and commissioning.
• Complete company training at the training centre in Ashton, Wigan, and follow ISO9001 standards and health and safety procedures.
• Supervise apprentices or engineers in training where applicable, and keep customer service and corporate image at the highest standard.

Required profile

• GCSE level or equivalent with at least three grades C or above.
• Qualified to 2078 Refrigerant Handling and 2079 F-Gas.
• Ideally completed an apprenticeship in refrigeration, air conditioning or commercial, and at least 5 years' experience as a refrigeration, air conditioning or commercial engineer.
• Commercial experience on mechanics including engines, compressors and hydraulics.
• Clean UK driving licence, numerate and literate, with attention to detail and customer service skills.
• Extensive travel, including overnight stays and on-call roster work including nights and weekends.

Required skills

• Electrical work including 3-phase systems and brazing, certified.
• IT literate (Microsoft Office) and able to use a PDA.
• Completion of Thermo King courses: Basic Refrigeration, Basic Electrics, Certi-Tech Bronze and above, Electrical Diagnostics (AC and DC), and competence with thermostats, controllers and data loggers.