CBW Staffing Solutions are currently recruiting for a Mobile Chiller Engineer to work on behalf of an Air Conditioning & Refrigeration company based in SE London/Kent. The successful candidate will be a fully qualified Chiller Engineer with NVQ Level 2/3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, F-Gas Category, City & Guilds 2079, or equivalent and a have strong understanding in the installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and industrial chiller systems. As the Chiller Engineer you will be required to attend a number of commercial sites, Universities, Hospitals and offices covering London & SE, where you will carry out PPM on diverse chiller systems, including air-cooled, water-cooled, absorption, and adiabatic chillers, to ensure optimal performance and longevity. You will be self-motivated, technically proficient, customer-focused, and possess excellent problem-solving abilities. In return the company is offering a competitive salary of up to £60,000, overtime, further training and a potential route into further career progression.
Hours of work Monday to Friday - 08:00am to 17:00pm
Key Responsibilities
- Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Conduct routine preventative maintenance on diverse chiller systems, including air-cooled, water-cooled, absorption, and adiabatic chillers, to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
- Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration faults efficiently and accurately, performing effective repairs on components such as compressors, condensers, evaporators, control systems, pumps, and pipework.
- Carry out F-Gas leak detection, recovery, and recharging in strict compliance with current F-Gas regulations and environmental standards.
- Proactively identify opportunities for system optimization and efficiency improvements, advising clients on best practices and potential upgrades.
- Liaise professionally and directly with clients, providing clear explanations of work carried out, identifying any further required works, and building strong working relationships.
- Complete accurate service reports, timesheets, expense submissions, and other administrative tasks promptly and efficiently, utilizing mobile technology.
- Adhere strictly to all company and site-specific health and safety regulations, including risk assessments and method statements.
- Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota for emergency breakdowns as required which is currently every 14 weeks.
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior technicians or apprentices when appropriate.
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Van & Fuel Card provided
- Travel time: 1 hour each way
- Tablet & Work phone provided
- Full company uniform
- Lots of overtime available
Qualifications & Experience
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, City & Guilds 2079, or equivalent
- Current F-Gas Category 1 certification (Essential).
- Strong track record of working on various commercial and industrial chiller manufacturers.
- Full, clean UK Driving Licence (Essential)
- Strong understanding of refrigeration cycles, thermodynamics, electrical control systems, and HVAC principles.
- Proven ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings to diagnose faults.