Job Ref: 213745427

Date: 2021-05-13 13:13:09

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We are on the hunt to recruit a Refrigeration Manager for our client who are a big player within the Supermarket FM Sector

Are you currently a Supervisor with in the refrigeration industry looking for the next step up into management? If so we have an opportunity for you.

You will have responsibility for a team of PPM Refrigeration Engineers to ensure that planned maintenance tasks are completed on-time and to budget. Responsible for call out rota and to ensure adequate and safe cover at all times. You will need to have existing supervisory experience and be from a Refrigeration Engineering background.

Supervise the team, being their daily point of contact, provide management support, guidance, training and development to colleagues to achieve a consistent and high level of customer service
Provide technical support and training to Refrigeration Engineering and refrigeration cabinet cleaning staff
Control staffing on a day to day basis including management of an "on-call" rota. ME to cover any on call gaps.
Assist Field Support Manager with relevant HR processes including, completion of return to work forms; handling and reporting disciplinary incidents, holding performance review meetings and managing performance on a day to day basis for under-performing colleagues, scheduling holiday and absence cover, investigate, record and escalate any accidents or nears misses as directed by Health & Safety Policy
Provide technical support as required, e.g. advice regarding major operational issues and provide assistance for major incidents
Assist the team in delivering high quality PPM work
Work with Field Support Manager to deal with and make safe all Health & Safety related issues in own area and that of engineers, report and escalate as necessary, including any matters relating to PPE
Assist Field Support Manager with effective budgetary management of parts and material usage, reporting overspend and variances to budget
Attend client and manager meetings on behalf of the Field Support Manager and provide general cover during periods of absence of the Field Support Manager
Carry out site audits and ensure corrective actions are completed
You will be experienced in refrigeration engineer and have proven supermarket refrigeration experience.

Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Competencies:

City & Guilds qualified in Refrigeration (or equivalent), including F-Gas
Full UK driving licence is essential
Ideally 17th Edition (desirable but not essential)
Extensive post qualification experience, working on a mobile basis in chosen field
Must have experience in an FM environment and have Refrigeration Engineering experience within Supermarkets.
Possess the relevant technical skills and knowledge required to manage a fridge team.
Excellent communication skills, ability to influence and use diplomacy with clients and colleagues
Ability to supervise engineers in a pressurised environment dealing with store teams and members of the public
Actively contributes to the team's targets either individually or by supporting others
Capable of prioritising a complex and demanding workload
In return for your hard work our client would offer you:

£45,(Apply online only) – £48,(Apply online only) annual salary
Company Vehicle
Up to 4% discretionary bonus scheme, subject to achievement of targets
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Generous contributory pension scheme of matched contributions between 5% and 6%
Life Assurance (as part of the Company Pension Scheme)

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