Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician

Sodexo France; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Manchester is seeking a skilled technician for their Air Conditioning Team. This role involves maintaining and operating complex Mechanical and HVAC systems at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Candidates should have proven experience in HVAC, strong communication abilities, and a commitment to high health and safety standards. Attractive benefits include competitive pay, a comprehensive employee assistance program, and ample opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health and wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Full training and protective uniform

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration systems.
• Ability to perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Good understanding of infection control policies.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation and maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and ensure service continuity.
• Maintain detailed documentation of maintenance activities.

Skills

Technical knowledge in Air Conditioning

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Diagnostic and troubleshooting skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

Relevant qualification in HVAC or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

• £15.88 to £19.33 per hour with Sodexo benefits
• 37.5 Hours per week
• £3,500 RRP payment per annum, which is £67.12 per week
• Shifts are Monday to Friday
• 27 Days holiday per year
• Location is Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL
• Experience in Healthcare Sector is Desirable

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Join our skilled Air Conditioning Team at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Using your specialist knowledge and experience, you will maintain and operate complex plant and control systems across the hospital, working both independently and as part of a team. You’ll ensure safety and compliance with health and safety policies, respond swiftly to emergencies, and prioritise workloads to safeguard staff and patients. If you're a proactive technician with a commitment to high standards, we want you on board.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out installation, maintenance, and repair of Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Chilled Water, and Fan Coil Systems in compliance with current HTMs and statutory requirements.
• Perform a wide range of maintenance tasks, including statutory, planned preventative, and testing activities.
• Provide multi skilled technical support for reactive, corrective, and preventative maintenance to meet project and site service needs.
• Diagnose, service, test, repair, and calibrate advanced HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems and equipment.
• Offer technical advice to maintenance teams and contractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards and proper task execution.
• Respond promptly to emergencies to ensure safety and service continuity, taking immediate corrective action when required.
• Maintain detailed documentation of activities, including repair logs, reports, and verification records.
• Liaise with clients to ensure service delivery aligns with project requirements and client expectations.
• Manage inventory, request supplies, and ensure the availability of necessary equipment and parts for maintenance and repair tasks.

What You Bring

• Proven experience and technical knowledge in Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Chilled Water, and Fan Coil Systems.
• Strong understanding of statutory and health and safety regulations, including HTMs and infection control policies.
• Ability to carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, diagnostics, and calibration of complex HVAC equipment.
• Skilled in diagnosing faults, troubleshooting, and providing effective repairs and calibrations to ensure system efficiency.
• Good communication skills and the ability to provide technical advice and coordinate with team members, contractors, and clients.
• Flexibility and capability to work independently or as part of a team, including emergency and after hours response.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, safeguarding, confidentiality, and infection control policies.
• Ability to prepare reports, activity logs, and documentation accurately and promptly.
• A relevant qualification or certification in HVAC, Mechanical or Electrical engineering, or a related field.

What we offer

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme, including financial/legal advice and personal support
• Free health and wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of Onsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents and Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability Network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

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