JOINING THE ALBA FS FAMILY

At Alba FS our vision is to be a market leading independent facilities services company.

Our purpose is to maintain and service our client’s infrastructure, underpinned by our commitment to service excellence.

Job title - Air Conditioning Engineer

Function - Building Services

Location - Field Based – Central Scotland

Reports to - Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Supervisor

About our business

Alba Facilities Services Ltd has been delivering mechanical, electrical and building fabric services to commercial clients for over 20 years. Our ambition is to be Scotland’s market leading, independent facilities services company that is recognised for our unique commitment to customer service and expertise.

Role overview

Due to continued growth and having recently gained some new, prestigious contracts, Alba Facilities Services has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, permanent Air Conditioning Engineer to join our engineering team based in Central Scotland.

Reporting to the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Supervisor you will be responsible for the installation, repairs, service and maintenance of all aspects of AC systems including split systems, AHUs, VRV & VRFs and DX systems in our clients’ premises to agreed standards and specifications.

Joining the Team

At Alba we recognise that people are our number one asset and employee wellbeing is important to us – our philosophy is that happy people outside of work make happy, productive people at work. The successful candidate will receive a salary equivalent to working 5 days (40 hours) but only be required to work 4 days (34 hours) each week.

As a field based engineer you will be joining a team of engineers with a vast experience in the industry. We invest in you for the long term, to ensure you reach your full potential whilst providing you with support from our supervisor and management teams. You’ll have the opportunity to own your career and work on industry-defining projects, finding solutions to real challenges that make a difference and all whilst working in a faced paced environment that delivers exceptional customer service.

Key tasks

Service Delivery

Install/service/repair AC systems in commercial premises

Install and maintain AC system systems

Reactive maintenance

Proactive maintenance

Attending scheduled pre planned maintenance visits (PPMs)

Generate quotes for return visits or additional issues identified on site

Support helpdesk staff/other members of engineering team when required

Liaise with suppliers to identify required materials/parts for Jobs

Client interaction to manage the relationship and service delivery.

Participate in out of hours on call rota (1 week in 5/6)

Demonstrate an understanding of what service delivery excellence is for your role, ensuring you deliver the basics right every time and are part of a team where service is central to good performance.

Managing Risk

Awareness of your operational and regulation risks which may impend your work activities.

Responsibility for reporting to your line manager any risk which may impact the business.

Managing Health & Safety

Adhere to Risk Assessments and Method Statements in line with H&S requirements

Liaising with the Supervisor/Operations Manager to ensure any compliance as part of your role is adhered to within the framework set

Criteria

Essential (attributes required for candidate to be considered)

Knowledge and Skills (what you know and what you can do)

* Excellent understanding of AC systems

* Possess technical skills to install, basic fault find and rectify

* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.

* Have a flexible approach to work.

* Be prepared to work out of hours when required and be part of the out of hours call out rota if required

Experience (what you have done)

* Worked in a commercial environment

* Understand customer needs for 1st time fix

* Experience of working in a field based engineering/construction environment

Personal qualities (the way you think and act)

* Good interpersonal & communicating skills.

* Good organisational skills and a Can-Do Attitude

* Able to use own initiative

Qualifications

* Full Driving Licence

* F-gas qualified

* Recognised apprenticeship

Desirable (attributes can be trained or developed)

Knowledge and Skills (what you know and what you can do)

* IT literate with a tablet or PDA

* Experience of working in a high-end client environment with regular face to face engagement with building managers

Experience (what you have done)

* HVAC Systems Experience

* Renewable technologies

* Supervision of small works

Personal qualities (the way you think and act)

* Building customer relationships

Qualifications

* 18th Edition electrical

* PASMA

* IPAF

* CSCS

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic