Lead Chiller Engineer
Location: Andover
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, DOE
About Us
Cross Rental Services is the UK & Irelands leading specialist asset rental business, delivering cutting-edge HVAC, refrigeration and catering hire solutions. Having experienced significant growth over the past 10 years, our team operates across multiple UK sites in a fast-paced, operationally complex environment.
We are relentlessly focused on our customers and take pride in long-term partnerships with some of the countrys leading retailers, government bodies, facilities managers and process manufacturers. Our critical solutions enable them to achieve their own goals with peace of mind that they are supported in all their HVAC and refrigeration requirements.
Guided by our core valuesRespect, Accountability, Teamwork, Commitment, and Integritywe offer a dynamic workplace where innovation and impact thrive.
Job Summary
Were recruiting a Lead Chiller Engineer to head up service, maintenance, and breakdown response for a fleet of industrial chillers across based out of our Andover Depot. Youll combine hands-on technical work with team coordination, client liaison, and continuous improvement of service delivery.
This is a key operational role within a specialist HVAC provider supporting blue-chip clients in food processing, pharmaceuticals, data centres, and manufacturing. Youll ensure maximum uptime of critical cooling systems, mentor junior engineers, and drive best practice in safety, efficiency, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Complete management of the fleet of chillers, AHUs and other similar asset
Lead planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on industrial chillers.
Diagnose complex faults using refrigerant analysis, vibration monitoring, and control systems.
Supervise and mentor a small team of site based engineers allocate jobs, review reports, and provide technical guidance.
Conduct risk assessments, method statements, and F-Gas compliance documentation.
Manage stock levels of spare parts and coordinate with suppliers.
Qualifications
Minimum Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (or equivalent).
F-Gas Category 1 certification.
5+ years experience with industrial chillers.
Process Cooling with experience of chilled water systems.
Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a service environment.
Strong electrical knowledge (3-phase, controls, inverters).
Full UK driving licence.
Desirable: CO2 experience, IOSH, experience with BMS integration.
What We Offer
Competitive salary + 5% employer pension contribution
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Private medical insurance, Life assurance & Corporate eyecare scheme
Continuous learning & development opportunities
Clear career progression pathways
Why Join Us?
At Cross Rental Services, we live by four key values:
Customer Centric Delivering agile, accurate, and first-time-right service.
Trusted Partners Solving complex engineering problems with precision.
Innovative Always looking for ways to improve and evolve.
One Team Developing our people, growing talent, and celebrating success together.
How to Apply
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Cross Rental Services is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We adhere to ISO standards for health & safety, environment, and quality. Join us and help deliver extraordinary results!
Work Location: In person