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Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer

4 Day Work Week£43k – £47kHybrid · Coventry, UK

The 4-day week in United Kingdom

About the role

Location: CoventryContract: Permanent ¦ 36 hours per weekSalary: Competitive + excellent benefitsBenefits: Private medical, pension contribution, lease car scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, 25 days holiday (plus public holidays), and more.

About Us

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering, working with cutting-edge technology to drive innovation. We collaborate with hundreds of industrial clients across sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, electronics, and defence—helping them advance their technological capabilities and improve efficiency. Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK manufacturing, we operate from sites in Coventry, Liverpool, and Oxford.

The Role

We’re looking for an Regrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineer to join our team and play a key role in supporting the Maintenance Operations Manager. You’ll carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance, installations, and fault diagnosis on plant and machinery.

Key Responsibilities

Perform daily preventative and breakdown maintenance on plant and workshop machinery.

Carry out installations and support new projects.

Diagnose and resolve air conditioning and refrigeration faults.

Respond to breakdowns and ad-hoc maintenance requests across all sites.

Work with external contractors and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Maintain accurate service reports and update work orders via CAFM system.

Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsible for maintaining an up to date F-Gas register

What We’re Looking For

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an appropriate discipline.

Ability to interpret schematic circuit diagrams.

Flexible to provide standby cover on a 24/7 rota basis.

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Full UK driving licence.

Desirable: IOSH Managing Safely, Electrical Maintenance qualification, 18th Edition certification.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a world-class facility.

Career development and training opportunities.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application today and take the next step in your career with MTC. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a two-stage interview process and a technical test (if applicable). Please note, all employment is subject to satisfactory references and security clearance.

Please be aware that many roles working for MTC will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

All candidates must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role which will be shared with you upon application.

About Manufacturing Technology Centre

Leading UK research and technology organisation with 1,100+ employees on a permanent 4-day work week since September 2022.

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