Technical Manager -Location: Devon & surrounding areas (South West England)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hrs/week (Mon-Fri). Overtime and on call rota with additional pay.
About us Award Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Ltd (est. 2016) provide nationwide installation, repair and maintenance of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems. We're a growing, values led business focused on quality service and team development.
What we offer
Competitive salary (advertised pay based on 40 hrs/week; overtime, on call payments and yearly bonus paid in addition)
Door-to-door pay
31 days annual leave
Sick pay
Company pension
Annual bonus and company events
Training and clear career progression
Secure, stable employment
Role Overview
As Technical Manager you'll troubleshoot, repair and maintain HVAC&R equipment across a range of commercial sites (care homes, pubs, restaurants, schools, government and corporate premises). You will be a leader with a strong technical understanding of commercial, light industrial and air conditioning systems, and a proven track record of delivering excellence to fellow engineers, apprentices and customers. You'll work independently and as part of a team, liaise professionally with customers and colleagues, and provide technical leadership where required. The role will also include supporting the Managing Director with stock allocation, managing engineers' workloads, and liaising with customers to maintain our award winning service.
No prior managerial experience is required - full training and development will be provided. We welcome senior engineers seeking to progress into leadership roles within the industry and looking to develop their skill sets. - This role is hybrid, some working in our Head Office, located in Paignton and working remotely on our customers sites.
Key responsibilities
Assist the Managing Director in allocations of work loads
Provide a point of contact for our engineering teams
Provide Technical Support to our administration teams
Diagnose and repair refrigeration and air conditioning faults across commercial systems
Carry out planned maintenance and emergency call outs (on call rota)
Complete service reports and maintain accurate job documentation
Support and mentor junior engineers and subcontractors when required
Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations within the business
Communicate effectively with clients and fellow team members
Person specification Essential:
Strong fault finding and technical ability on HVAC&R equipment
Able to work independently and as part of a team with excellent communication skills
Based in South West England (Cornwall/Devon and surrounding areas)
2079 City & Guilds F Gas certification
Desirable:
City & Guilds hydrocarbon refrigerant handling (beneficial but not essential)
CSCS card and PASMA (advantageous)
Our values We operate according to PACE IT: Professionalism, Accountability, Collaboration, Equality, Integrity and Transparency.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £40,000.00-£52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Work Location: On the road