Specialist Technician

Johnson Controls Inc.; Basildon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in the UK is seeking a skilled Test Bay Engineer to join their HVAC Naval Services team in Basildon. This role involves testing and validating naval refrigeration systems, including electrical hook-up, mechanical pipe fitting, and compliance with F-Gas regulations. The ideal candidate will have an engineering qualification and experience in commissioning and testing. Benefits include a competitive salary, company car, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

25 days paid holidays + Bank Holidays

Comprehensive benefits package including 7% match pension

Training on company values

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical hook-up and mechanical pipe fitting.
• Valid F-Gas Certification (Category I or II).
• Experience with commissioning and factory acceptance testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional and performance testing of naval refrigeration systems.
• Carry out electrical hook-up of refrigeration units in the test bay.
• Conduct mechanical pipe fitting for refrigeration systems.

Skills

Electrical hook-up

Mechanical pipe fitting

Noise and vibration testing

Commissioning

Fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Marine, or Refrigeration Engineering

Tools

Calibrated testing equipment

Job description

.Specialist Technician page is loaded## Specialist Technicianlocations: Basildon-Essex-United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: WD30260477**Role Overview:**We are seeking a skilled and proactive **Test Bay Engineer** to join our UK HVAC Naval Services team, specialising in the testing and validation of **naval refrigeration and chilled water plants**. This hands-on role includes **electrical hook-up**, **mechanical pipe fitting**, **noise and vibration testing**, **commissioning,** and ensuring compliance with **F-Gas regulations**. Outside of active testing periods, you will also support the **service and build team**, assisting with system assembly and integration, compressor rebuilding, and attending site if required.This is a key role in ensuring our systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards before deployment to naval platforms.**What We Can Offer*** Competitive salary* Company car* 25 days paid holidays + Bank Holidays and sick pay* Comprehensive benefits package including 7% match pension, free life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle 2 work scheme and discount on Johnson Controls security products.* Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources available* Encouraging and collaborative team environment* Career development through various career ladders including Customer Service* Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy* Access to business resource groups* Training on our company values**Key Responsibilities:*** Perform functional and performance testing of naval refrigeration systems.* Carry out **electrical hook-up** of refrigeration units, chilled water plants, and control systems in the test bay.* Conduct **mechanical pipe fitting** for refrigeration and fluid systems.* Execute **noise and vibration testing** using calibrated equipment and standard procedures.* Conduct **commissioning** of refrigeration & HVAC units in the test facility.* Ensure full compliance with **F-Gas regulations**, including leak detection, recovery, and certification.* Diagnose and resolve technical issues during testing and commissioning.* Record and analyse test data, producing detailed reports and feedback to engineering teams.* Maintain test equipment and uphold safety standards in the test bay.* **Support the build area** during non-testing periods, assisting with system assembly and integration.* **Support the service team** during non-build time, assisting with compressor rebuilds and attending sites if required.* Collaborate with service, design, manufacturing, and quality teams to support product readiness.**Required Qualifications & Skills:*** Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or degree) in **Electrical**, **Mechanical**, **Marine**, or **Refrigeration Engineering**.* Valid **F-Gas Certification** (Category I or II).* Proven experience in **electrical hook-up** and **mechanical pipe fitting**.* Proven experience with **commissioning** and **factory acceptance testing (FAT).*** Familiarity with **noise and vibration testing** techniques and tools.* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.* Ability to interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.* Good communication and reporting skills.* **Eligibility for UK SC (Security Check) clearance.*** **Eligibility for UK BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance**.#LI-NT1#LI-Onsite#RMDFLYour buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet.At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.