Lead Refrigeration Engineer

We are recruiting for a Lead Refrigeration Engineer The Lead Refrigeration Engineer is a key role within the refrigeration team, whose primary function is to complete planned and reactive maintenance across several designated site locations, in addition to the team leadership of a small team of Refrigeration Engineers, to include coaching; technical support; and coordination of any first line people activity.

Key Accountabilities:

• Complete the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule within agreed timescales and to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
• Respond promptly and positively to service call requests from the Helpdesk and to assess the requirements of the job and carry out repairs as and where necessary.
• Ensure the client is kept fully updated on task completion status, prior to leaving site.
• Prioritise maintenance and repair work to achieve agreed timescales and response times.
• Order spares, in accordance with the company procedures.
• Identify non-repairable faults in plant and machinery and promptly advise the line manager of findings, with recommendations regarding suitable replacements.
• Ensure that compliance documentation is always completed and up to date.
• Carry out surveys and complete reports, as required.
• Complete probationary and check-in reviews for Refrigeration Engineers in the team.
• Support the Operations Manager in the recruitment of new Refrigeration Engineers.
• Act as first point of contact and support the Operations Manager for escalations within your allocated stores.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• NVQ Level 2 and City & Guilds 2078/2079 are essential.
• NVQ Level 3, CO2 and CARE qualifications are preferred.
• Previous team leadership / supervisor experience would be advantageous.
• Previous experience delivering planned and reactive refrigeration services within a multi-site retail environment is essential.
• Strong track record of working efficiently on your own and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbally).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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