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Cooling Field Service Engineer

AT Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric

Cooling Field Service Engineer

Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Cooling Field Service Engineer

Location - London and South East of England

Please note that possession of a valid UK driving license is a mandatory requirement for this role, as it involves frequent travel and client visits.

As an original equipment manufacturer and a global supplier of cooling products the position will be accountable for working within critical cooling environments for large organisations, across a wide customer base, demonstrating excellent communication and complete ownership of given tasks.

These tasks will include commissioning and start-up on new installed equipment, maintenance, service, and repair activities on a variety of different cooling solutions.

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These solutions will be chilled water, direct expansion, economiser technology, In-row and containment systems, perimeter cooling and small to large (MW) chiller installations. Alongside using additional software programmes and applications for cooling system(s) to be able to complete a variety of tasks on-site as needed.

You will be required to manage onsite activities and supervise installation contractors to ensure best practice.

Product training will be given in our cooling academy and access to internal software and applications, you will be expected to utilise technical literature including schematic diagrams, service and maintenance manuals and installation guidelines to complete works to a high standard, following process and working within a team environment covering emergency call out.

Customer facing skills are essential alongside following company rules and responsibilities

The ideal candidate will possess the below:
  • Fgas qualified alongside suitable industry certification to minimum Level 2 City & Guilds refigeration and air-conditioning.
  • Data centre experience preferred
  • Chiller experience an advantage
  • Ability to use a laptop and software programmes and specific equipment applications.
  • Commissioning, start-up, service, and maintenance tasks alongside field service repairs and breakdown support on all products (training given).
  • Ability to travel across the UK if needed
  • On call rota 1 in 5
  • Manage onsite activities and supervise installation contractors
  • Ability to travel across the UK&I if needed. Overnight stays may be required depending on site location and task
  • Main departments you will be working with e.g., Service coordination, Technical support, Project manager and account teams etc.
  • Training academy is outside the UK so travel abroad will be required
  • Administration such as site reports, expenses, timesheets to be completed in a timely manner
  • UK driving licence

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future.

We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability.

What we offer you:

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

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Why us?

At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.

We believe in e mpowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.

We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.

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You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

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Client-provided location(s): Maitland House, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2JY, UK
Job ID: Schneider_Electric-73328
Employment Type: Full Time