Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician

Job Reference: SDX/TP/1373940/158405, 1 Position, Permanent – Full Time, 37.5 working hours per week, Location: Manchester.

Job Introduction

• Salary hourly rates including RRP are from £18.19 to £21.76 per hour (equivalent to £35,572.88 to £42,543 per annum).
• Optional overtime 1.5x rate (not guaranteed).
• Holiday 27 days per year.
• Training funded courses available through Sodexo.
• Pension excellent package.
• Location details Manchester Foundation NHS Trust Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL.

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, confirmed via a Statement of Comparability from ENIC if qualifications were gained outside the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance and routine checks on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment to ensure optimal operation.
• Diagnose and repair faults in refrigeration and air conditioning systems promptly and effectively.
• Manage and document maintenance activities, including logging equipment status and maintaining job worksheets.
• Requisition and verify materials and spare parts required for maintenance and repairs.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions, perform repairs, and make minor installation decisions as necessary.
• Ensure the safety of the refrigeration and air conditioning systems and liaise with subcontractors for safe maintenance.
• Make recommendations for equipment replacement when repair costs exceed replacement value.
• Maintain operational readiness by ensuring systems are on and functioning at the scheduled times.

Qualifications and Experience

• Higher Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is an added advantage.
• Experience in NHS or healthcare facilities.
• Formal qualification in refrigeration and air conditioning with experience in AC and refrigeration plant.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Numeracy and computer literacy.
• High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people at all levels and disciplines within the trust.
• Flexible and able to work under pressure while seeking continual improvements to service delivery.
• Fully aware of relevant health and safety and general legislative matters.
• Appreciation of risk assessment techniques as applied to estates activity.
• Commitment, motivation and vision.

We are an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, genders, ethnicities, and abilities.

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