Job Description

Build Your Future with WorkSpace >> Build. Fit. Care.

WorkSpace – a division of McLaughlin & Harvey - delivers specialist construction, fit-out and hard facilities management services. We collaborate to provide lasting solutions that enhance our clients’ spaces.

We design, plan, construct and maintain our clients’ portfolios of built assets, managing every step of the process from brief creation to project completion. We help our clients focus on what they do best while we apply our experience and expertise to optimise their spaces.

We deliver hard facilities management services across large UK and Irish multi-site estates, ensuring our clients have access to safe, compliant, fully operational assets. Through proactive, data-led maintenance and specialist works, we minimise disruption, support transformation and build long-term partnerships aligned to our client’s strategic objectives.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for people who take pride in what they do, bring expertise to their role and want to contribute to projects that make a difference to the spaces our clients use every day. We are currently seeking an FM Technician specialising in Refrigeration to join our team.

We are a forward-thinking Company with an established presence across the UK and Ireland. Our values We Commit, We Care, We Collaborate shape how we work with our clients, partners, and each other.

Whether you are developing your career or bringing established experience to the team, you will be part of a collaborative environment where your knowledge, ideas and contribution are valued.

Why join Workspace?

• Meaningful work – Contribute to projects and programmes that enhance, transform and maintain real working environments.
• Varied experience – Work across different sectors, properties and operational environments, with no two projects necessarily the same.
• Technical expertise – Develop your knowledge alongside experienced teams working across construction, fit-out and hard FM.
• Career development – Access opportunities for professional development, learning and progression.
• Collaborative culture – Work alongside colleagues, clients and partners who value commitment, care and collaboration.
• Competitive Package – Enjoy great benefits including volunteering days and a competitive salary. Salary offered will be subject to experience and suitability for the role. Check out our full list of benefits here: Employee Benefits | McLaughlin & Harvey

What you will be doing

The successful candidate would be responsible for maintaining and repairing a range of refrigeration equipment including building services across a variety of client locations within Northern Ireland.

• Carry out regular planned preventative maintenance visits on client’s premises, completing reactive tasks and minor repairs as requested by the client.
• The Execution of refrigeration/HVAC Planned Preventative Maintenance Tasks on the site / sites in line with the Contract Scope and Specification
• Must have good understanding of commercial refrigeration systems, i.e refrigeration pack systems and controls.
• Respond promptly and in a positive manner to service call requests from the Helpdesk and undertake repairs as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Prioritise maintenance and repair work to achieve agreed response times and if there are delays, liaise with your Supervisor / Manager for direction.
• Order and maintain materials, tools and equipment, in accordance with company procedures.
• Advise the Helpdesk where 3rd party contractor attendance is needed, either for quotation or to effect specialist repairs, and to provide the job specification.
• Manage the attendance of subcontractors and ensure they complete works to the agreed standards and within budgeted costs.
• Carry out remedial works, minor alterations and installations.
• Advise where capital purchases are needed. Manage surveys and reports.
• Maintain asset registers ensuring all equipment is tagged.
• Represent the Company in a professional manner at all times, developing a good working relationship with MCLH Helpdesk and Client site teams.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately, on time and in line with Company procedures.

Hear from our colleague James on what it's like to be part of the Workspace - Facilities Management team: Faces Behind Spaces | Life as a Refrigeration Technician… | WorkSpace

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 & 3 Refrigeration / Air Conditioning
• C&G 2079 F Gas Category 1 Certificate
• Previous employment in a similar role
• Full Driving Licence
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office Products / Computer Aided Facilities Management Systems.

Desirable

• IPAF Trained

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values your expertise and innovation, we’d love to hear from you by clicking Apply below!

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McLaughlin and Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities in which we work.

We take responsibility for always striving to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.