Service Technician Refrigeration

Site location - Plymouth

At JCI Global Marine & Navy, we provide air conditioning and refrigeration equipment to the Royal Navy, foreign navies, commercial marine vessels, and offshore industries. Our commitment is to offer exceptional through-life support for the equipment we supply, and the Service Technician role is a vital part of ensuring our success.

Role Overview 

Have you recently finished your refrigeration apprenticeship, and now you are looking for a new challenge? At JCI you will be trained to provide in-service support for our equipment, including chilled water plants, refrigeration systems, and HVAC solutions. This role demands versatility, adaptability to new technologies, and a proactive mindset, as you'll be working on a diverse range of equipment.  Working onshore on large scale chillers up to 10,000Kw inside plant rooms of Navy Vessels and Commercial Marine Vessels.

What we offer 

• Competitive salary, company car
• Paid holidays and sick pay
• Overtime payments
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle to 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. 
• IT equipment to complete all jobs.
• Tools provided by Johnson Controls

What You Will Do

• Assisting with commissioning and testing of refrigeration and HVAC equipment
• Perform routine maintenance, diagnose faults, and complete repairs and retrofits.
• Support factory acceptance trials at our Basildon facility when required.
• Maintain accurate records of work and report on any emergent issues.
• Ensure a safe working environment and high levels of customer satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For 

• Mechanical and electrical skills, particularly in fault-finding.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a larger team, managing workload, and handling multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills and customer-focused approach.
• Familiarity with the Navy/Marine environment is an advantage but not essential.
• Knowledge of PLC/microprocessor-based systems is a plus, along with experience in HVAC systems and air balancing.
• Flexibility to travel to ports around the UK and international when required
• Flexibility to work weekends when required
• SC UK MOD Security Clearance required (screening provided by JCI).

Preferred qualifications: 

• Apprenticeship-trained in refrigeration or HVAC. 
• City & Guilds, NVQ, or BTEC in refrigeration/HVAC. 
• F-Gas (C&G 2079). 
• Electrical qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us? 

At GMOS, you'll be part of a dynamic team working on innovative marine and naval engineering projects. This is an opportunity to expand your skills, work with cutting-edge systems, and make a real impact in a key industry.

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