Job Description:

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineer

Contract: Key Account Network

Location: Chatham, Kent - ME4 4LQ

Hours of work: 41.25

Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, ISS, is 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 global leader in workplace and facilities management, helping organisations create environments where people and businesses can thrive. We partner with clients across sectors - from healthcare to finance - to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, committed to diversity, wellbeing, and supporting the Armed Forces community.

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require any adjustments, please contact our Resourcing Team - we’ll be happy to support you.

Join ISS and be part of something bigger.