Air Conditioning Engineer

Air-Conditioning Engineer

Sub Division: Facilities Management

Location: Reading

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Creating and maintaining great places to live and work delivered by excellent people who care…

Purpose of the role

As an Air Conditioning Engineer based in Reading, you’ll have the autonomy to organise your day and take ownership of your workload, all while being part of a supportive and close-knit team. With a varied workload and no two days alike, you’ll be kept engaged, challenged, and constantly learning.

We’re seeking someone with an AC bias, who is committed to delivering high-quality work and excellent customer service. You’ll be a clear communicator, adaptable in the face of changing situations, and confident tackling problems head-on. A forward-thinking approach and the ability to plan ahead will help you successfully manage changing priorities.

If you enjoy developing your skills, take pride in solving problems, and are looking for long-term stability within a trusted and supportive team, this is a great opportunity to grow a secure and rewarding career.

Responsibilities

·Maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety and ensure all work complies with statutory and company requirements.

·Carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and small works across a diverse portfolio of commercial retail sites

·Diagnose faults and repair a range of HVAC systems, including splits, VRFs, AHUs, DX systems, and occasional central plant.

·Maintain FGAS compliance records and update internal reporting systems accurately.

·Perform general building maintenance, including basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and minor fabrication.

·Use mobile technology (tablet) and internal systems to efficiently manage, update, and close work orders.

·Complete all administrative tasks and maintain accurate records of maintenance and compliance activities.

·Work independently and collaboratively with planning teams, colleagues, store managers, and subcontractors to achieve KPIs and ensure an efficient, high quality service.

·Support operational and commercial objectives, including contributing to quotations and business requirements where needed.

·Participate in a structured on-call rota to support out-of-hours service requirements.

Essential Quals / Skills

·NVQ Level 2 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (minimum requirement).

·F-Gas Certification (C&G 2079 – Category 1).

·Proven knowledge of air conditioning systems and general mechanical building services.

·Proven experience working in a retail, commercial, or multi-site maintenance environment.

·Experience in wider building maintenance and multi-trade capabilities.

·Fault-finding and repair skills, with a proactive and customer-focused approach.

·Clear communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers and colleagues.

·Adaptable and flexible approach, with a clear commitment to continuous learning.

Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving license is required in order to be successful for this position.

In return for your hard work we offer additional training and development, 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays), generous pension contribution, life assurance and much more.

We are VINCI Facilities – experts in the built environment. VINCI Facilities is a Facilities Management and Building Solutions provider, delivering cost-effective and sustainable bespoke solutions to customers in the public and private sectors. We are committed to working towards a lower carbon society, focusing on sustainable and innovative methods to exceed our partners' goals and add value for all stakeholders – and we were named the top-ranked FM service provider in the Sustainable FM Index for 2020. We put our people first. Always working as a team and collaborating from start to finish. We are the trusted expert in the built environment because we listen to our team and create a workplace that maximises their potential.

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at VINCI Facilities is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

VINCI recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.