Specialist Technician

6 days ago

Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom Johnson Controls Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Test Bay Engineer to join our UK HVAC Naval Services team, specialising in the testing and validation of naval refrigeration and chilled water plants. This hands-on role includes electrical hook-up, mechanical pipe fitting, noise and vibration testing, commissioning, and ensuring compliance with F-Gas regulations. Outside of active testing periods, you will also support the service and build team, assisting with system assembly and integration, compressor rebuilding, and attending site if required.

This is a key role in ensuring our systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards before deployment to naval platforms.

What We Can Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days paid holidays + Bank Holidays and sick pay
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 7% match pension, free life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle 2 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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform functional and performance testing of naval refrigeration systems.
  • Carry out electrical hook-up of refrigeration units, chilled water plants, and control systems in the test bay.
  • Conduct mechanical pipe fitting for refrigeration and fluid systems.
  • Execute noise and vibration testing using calibrated equipment and standard procedures.
  • Conduct commissioning of refrigeration & HVAC units in the test facility.
  • Ensure full compliance with F-Gas regulations, including leak detection, recovery, and certification.
  • Diagnose and resolve technical issues during testing and commissioning.
  • Record and analyse test data, producing detailed reports and feedback to engineering teams.
  • Maintain test equipment and uphold safety standards in the test bay.
  • Support the build area during non-testing periods, assisting with system assembly and integration.
  • Support the service team during non-build time, assisting with compressor rebuilds and attending sites if required.
  • Collaborate with service, design, manufacturing, and quality teams to support product readiness.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or degree) in Electrical, Mechanical, Marine, or Refrigeration Engineering.
  • Valid F-Gas Certification (Category I or II).
  • Proven experience in electrical hook-up and mechanical pipe fitting.
  • Proven experience with commissioning and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
  • Familiarity with noise and vibration testing techniques and tools.
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
  • Good communication and reporting skills.
  • Eligibility for UK SC (Security Check) clearance.
  • Eligibility for UK BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance.

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