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 on site at customer locations. The work is field-based, based in the Greater London and Essex area, and involves travelling extensively, including overnight stays.

Key responsibilities

• Install, service and repair diesel-powered road transport refrigeration units, optimising van stock and keeping costs down on contract accounts.
• Maintain and monitor fleet condition and operation, and suggest corrective action.
• Carry out daily safety checks on the company van and keep customer service and corporate image at the highest standard.
• Complete paperwork and online (PDA) requirements so central control and invoicing can keep customers informed.
• Liaise with central control and the service centre on job times, downtime, overtime and customer purchase orders.
• Assist with installation planning and carry out installations and commissioning.
• Take part in company training at the training centre in Ashton, Wigan, and follow ISO9001 standards and health and safety procedures.

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, or at least 5 years' experience as a refrigeration 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.
• Able to work independently, fit enough for the work, and willing to join an on-call roster including nights, weekends and overtime.

Required skills

• Electrical work including 3-phase systems and brazing, certified.
• IT literate, Microsoft Office and PDA use.
• 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.