Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician

• 37.5 Hours per week
• Salary hourly rates including RRP are from £18.19 to £21.76 per hour that equates to the range of dependant on level and experience is £35,572.88 to £42,543 per annum
• 1.5x rate (not guaranteed) optional overtime
• 27 days holiday per year
• Unlock new skills with our funded courses, available through Sodexo
• Excellent Pension Package
• Location is Manchester Foundation NHS Trust Hospital, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with equivalency confirmed via a Statement of Comparability from ENIC where qualifications have been gained out with the UK.

Are you a highly skilled and motivated Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician seeking a rewarding opportunity to apply your expertise within a reputable healthcare environment? Join the esteemed Central Manchester Healthcare NHS Trust Hospital and become an integral part of our dedicated Estates team.

We are seeking a professional with extensive experience in the maintenance, repair, and installation of complex air conditioning, refrigeration, and building services systems. Your technical proficiency, commitment to safety, and ability to work efficiently under pressure will play a vital role in ensuring the reliable operation of essential hospital systems, supporting safe and effective patient care.

If you are passionate about delivering high quality service, adhering to industry standards and health and safety policies, and thrive within a dynamic, fast paced clinical setting, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a prestigious hospital. Join us and be part of a collaborative team committed to excellence and innovation.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct preventive maintenance and routine checks on Refrigeration and Air Conditioning equipment to ensure optimal operation
• Diagnose and repair faults in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning systems promptly and effectively
• Manage and document maintenance activities, including logging equipment status and maintaining job worksheets
• Requisition and verify materials and spare parts required for maintenance and repairs
• Troubleshoot malfunctions, perform repairs, and make minor installation decisions as necessary
• Ensure the safety of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning systems and liaise with subcontractors for safe maintenance
• Make recommendations for equipment replacement when repair costs exceed replacement value
• Maintain operational readiness by ensuring systems are on and functioning at the scheduled times

What You Bring:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification required
• A Higher Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is an added advantage
• NHS or healthcare facilities experience
• A formal qualification in Refrigeration and Air conditioning with experience in Air Conditioning and refrigeration Plant.
• Excellent communications both written and verbal
• Numerate and computer literate
• High level of inter personal skills with the ability to deal with people at all levels and disciplines within the trust
• Flexible with the ability to work under pressure whilst looking for continual improvements to service delivery
• Fully aware of relevant Health and Safety and general legislative matters
• An appreciation of Risk Assessment techniques as applied to Estates activity
• Must have commitment, motivation and vision

The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician team at Manchester Foundation Trust Hospital embodies professionalism, expertise, and a deep commitment to excellence, reflecting the Trust’s dedication to delivering high quality care.

Their proactive approach to maintaining and optimising heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration systems ensures a comfortable, safe, and healthy environment for patients, staff, and visitors alike. By utilising advanced technologies and best practices, the team consistently provides reliable climate control solutions that support infection prevention, energy efficiency, and sustainability goals.

Collaboration is at the core of their work. They work seamlessly with clinical teams, facilities management, and external specialists to ensure all systems operate at peak performance and adapt to the hospital’s evolving needs.

The team’s dedication to safety, innovation, and service excellence reinforces the Trust’s mission to deliver outstanding healthcare within a safe, welcoming environment. Their dynamic team spirit and positive atmosphere make them a vital and highly valued part of the hospital’s operational success, offering an inspiring environment for talented professionals eager to make a difference.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

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 to being an 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.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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