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Installation Engineer –. Are you ready to play a pivotal role in a company that’s been at the forefront of the refrigeration and air conditioning industry for over 65 years?

We are looking for an Installation Engineer who is an expert engineer with a flexible approach to work to join our team in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire.

Why Pitkin & Ruddock?

Pitkin & Ruddock specialise in Temperature Controlled Environments including refrigeration, heat recovery, ventilation, heat pumps and air-conditioning. As East Anglia’s leading temperature control solutions provider, we offer a dynamic environment where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do!

About the role:

As an Installation Engineer, you will be executing the installation and commissioning of both new and used air conditioning, refrigeration, and associated equipment with precision. Your responsibilities could also include performing service and repair work on a wide range of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. Offering technical support to your peers, participating in our 24-hour On-Call system, and maintaining excellent customer relationships are key parts of the role. You will also be responsible for completing necessary administrative tasks, such as job cards, reports, and timesheets, and promoting Pitkin & Ruddock’s values and objectives.

Key responsibilities will include:

Execute installation and commissioning of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
Perform service repairs and ensure optimal equipment functioning.
Offer technical support and guidance to peers, fostering team development.
Participate in a 24-hour On-Call system for uninterrupted client service.
Complete job cards, reports, and timesheets accurately.
Engage with clients directly to ensure customer satisfaction.
Advocate for Pitkin & Ruddock’s values and seek company growth opportunities.

About you:

You are a hands-on engineering expert with a flexible approach to work, ready to travel and adapt to client demands. Your strong understanding of health and safety practises within the refrigeration and HVAC industry is complemented by your proactive support for junior team development and keen eye for business opportunities. Technical proficiency and precision on installations is essential, as is your commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Excellent communication skills and a customer-first approach are your key strengths.

Everything we do at Pitkin & Ruddock Ltd starts with people; our success is built on long-term working relationships with our customers, employees, and suppliers. We are a large, local, family company that pride ourselves in delivering excellence through service.

We consider our employees to be part of our family so when you join Pitkin & Ruddock, you’ll be joining a company that wants you to grow with us and stay with us. We actively provide training and development for employees to reach their full potential, encouraging them to excel in their trade. We truly believe as a family run business, no-one is ever just a number, your efforts are recognised and rewarded.

We have a fair, competitive salary of between £31,000 – 45,000 per annum dependent upon experience. We have a company pension scheme and increasing annual leave entitlement for length of service. You will be provided with a company van and fuel card and specialist tools and a mobile phone. We also provide regular manufacturer training, annual occupational health assessments and a winter flu vaccination programme.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you! Please apply by forwarding your CV as soon as possible.

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Additional keywords: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Engineer, Engineering, City and Guilds, installation engineer

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