Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineer

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineer

Contract

Key Account Network

Location

Chatham, Kent - ME4 4LQ

Hours of work

41.25

Contract Type

Permanent

We are seeking an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineer to provide air conditioning, refrigeration and associated building maintenance services across designated client properties.​

The role involves delivering high-quality fault finding, repairs, maintenance and installation works on client sites, ensuring systems operate safely and effectively.

Job Description

We are looking for a technically competent engineer with a strong HVAC and refrigeration background who can manage both proactive planned maintenance and reactive works within agreed timeframes.​

The position requires a customer-focused approach, ensuring service delivery consistently meets and exceeds client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver AC, refrigeration and HVAC-biased PPM, proactive and reactive works issued through the helpdesk within set timeframes.

Inspect, repair, modify and install refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, including compressors, chillers and system controls.

Carry out regular preventive maintenance inspections and undertake necessary adjustments or repairs.

Diagnose and repair faults on systems and plant, including basic electrical fault finding.

Repair, replace or rebuild defective components such as compressors, motors, controls, valves, filters and heat exchangers.

Undertake installation, calibration and testing of refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including pipework and insulation.

Provide call-out response as part of the agreed rota and support new installations and repair works.

Carry out contractor control duties, including monitoring workmanship and issuing Permits to Work.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Qualifications

City & Guilds 2079 Safe Handling of Refrigerants or CITB J11 equivalent

AND

NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in Commercial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems

OR

NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in Heating and Ventilation

OR

NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in Heating and Ventilation Service & Maintenance

IPAF and/or PASMA

Full UK Driving Licence

Experience

Proven experience in air conditioning, refrigeration or HVAC building services maintenance.

Previous experience delivering reactive and planned preventative maintenance.

Experience working within FM or building services environments in commercial properties.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,

#aplacetobeyou,

#facilitiesmanagement

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com

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