Refrigeration Technician

Ergaomnes; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Manchester is seeking skilled HVAC and Refrigeration Technicians to support patient care through effective maintenance of mechanical systems. Candidates should have a trade qualification and experience in maintaining HVAC or refrigeration systems. This role involves planned and reactive mechanical duties, ensuring safety and compliance within healthcare environments. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive team environment, with opportunities for development and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health and wellbeing app

Competitive pay

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining mechanical, HVAC or AC/refrigeration systems.
• Solid understanding of Health and Safety and risk assessments.
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office and CAFM systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PPMs and statutory checks across mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Diagnose faults and repair pumps, motors, and pressure systems.
• Ensure compliance with HTMs and health and safety standards.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Good communication skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety standards

Education

Recognised apprenticeship/trade qualification

NQF Level 3+, ONC/OND, BTEC or equivalent

Job description

Overview

HVAC and AC Refrigeration Technician / Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Engineer. We’re looking for skilled Mechanical and HVAC professionals to join our expanding Hard FM teams across two Manchester healthcare sites. These roles ensure safe, compliant and reliable building services that directly support patient care. Whether your background is in mechanical systems, HVAC, air conditioning or refrigeration, you’ll join a collaborative Estates team delivering high-quality maintenance and technical support within a complex clinical environment. You’ll work with a wide range of systems including heating, chilled water, ventilation, BMS controls, AC/refrigeration plant and associated mechanical infrastructure. This is a role with purpose where your work genuinely matters.

What You’ll Do

Across these positions, you’ll be responsible for a mix of planned, reactive and emergency engineering duties, including:

• Delivering PPMs, statutory checks and testing across mechanical, HVAC or AC/refrigeration systems
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs on pumps, motors, chilled water, ventilation, heat exchangers, pressure systems and plant
• Supporting safe system operation through BMS, CAFM and permit-to-work procedures
• Completing installation, fabrication or pipework activities where required (role-dependent)
• Ensuring compliance with HTMs, industry best practice and Sodexo/Trust Health and Safety and Infection Control standards
• Responding to emergencies and prioritising workloads in high-pressure situations
• Liaising with Estates colleagues, ward teams, contractors and Trust representatives
• Keeping accurate records and asset histories
• Participating in the engineering on-call rota (depending on role)

What You Bring

Skills And Experience

We’re looking for people who have a strong technical background and a commitment to safe, high-quality engineering. Depending on the role, you’ll bring:

• A recognised apprenticeship/trade qualification in mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration or building services
• NQF Level 3+, ONC/OND, BTEC or equivalent technical training
• Experience maintaining mechanical, ventilation, HVAC or AC/refrigeration systems
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, manage your workload and stay calm under pressure
• Solid understanding of Health and Safety, risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Good communication and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
• Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, use of CAFM systems)

Desirable

• NHS or healthcare facilities experience
• F-Gas certification (for AC/Refrigeration roles)
• Welding/fabrication experience (for Mechanical roles)
• Knowledge of HTMs or critical ventilation systems
• Experience with BMS, BIM or CAFM software

What We Offer

Benefits

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• 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.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications, so don’t wait!

About Sodexo

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

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces-friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse 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 are a Disability Confident Leader employer. We are 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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