Arcus FM

MER Remote Support Engineer

Arcus FM Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Facilities Services · 1,001-5,000 employees

Aug 05
support-engineer Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United Kingdom
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About the role

The Remote Support Engineer will provide technical triage and remote operational support for refrigeration and HVAC systems across multiple client portfolios. They are responsible for analyzing performance trends, optimizing engineering workloads, and ensuring compliance with refrigerant management regulations.

What they look for

Refrigeration engineering Technical triage HVAC systems Control systems RDM Carel Danfoss RCS Refrigerant legislation Performance analysis Technical reporting MS Word MS Excel F-Gas certification Communication skills Problem solving

Requirements

Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Refrigeration or City & Guilds equivalent and F-Gas Category 1 certification. Strong expertise in commercial refrigeration, control systems, and advanced IT literacy in MS Office are essential for this role.

Benefits

Competitive salary Shift allowance 25 days annual leave Bank holidays Enhanced overtime rates Annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance Health cash plan Funded training sponsorship scheme

Full description

Why Join Us

Looking for a fresh challenge with an award-winning facilities management company?

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Refrigeration Technical Remote Support Engineer (Nights) to join our Mobile Delivery team. This is a critical role supporting our Field & Planning teams around the clock, ensuring smooth triage, technical support, and operational efficiency across multiple client portfolios.

Working NIGHTS (Mon-Fri 8pm to 6am) as part of a dynamic Remote Support function, you will analyse performance trends, optimise engineering workloads, and help shape a cross-functional support model that spans Refrigeration, HVAC, RHICS and M&E disciplines.

This role offers the flexibility to work from the Redditch office or home. If you work from home there will be occasional to travel to our office in Redditch, Worcestershire.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and have a strong refrigeration background, we would love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you?

Benefits include:

  • Competitive Salary - Up to £49,995 (dependent on experience) including £3,495 Shift Allowance
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • Enhanced overtime rates for additional earnings – All overtime is paid as time and a half
  • Annual bonus (up to 4%) - subject to performance
  • Group personal pension scheme of matched contributions between 5% and 6%
  • Life Assurance 
  • Health cash plan

If you have a full valid UK driver’s license, refrigeration engineering experience, and want to progress your career with an award-winning FM provider then read on….

What You'll Be Doing

As a MER Remote Support Engineer, you will:

Technical Triage & Remote Operations

  • Triage Work Orders across multiple clients to ensure efficient deployment by the Planning team.
  • Make remote adjustments to refrigeration and HVAC system control set points to improve efficiency and reduce nuisance alarms.
  • Identify the correct RIHCs competency for Work Order allocation.
  • Support triage and performance improvements for cold stores, including reducing door usage.

Reporting & Performance Analysis

  • Produce clear, innovative reports suitable for varied technical audience levels.
  • Compile regular performance reports for MER clients and stakeholders.
  • Undertake proactive trend analysis, offering recommendations to relevant delivery teams.
  • Own and deliver seasonal and winter dashboard reporting to highlight operational risks and opportunities.
  • Create seasonal field performance insights to support management decision-making.

Compliance & Operational Support

  • Support refrigerant management tasks and provide cover for RMT during absences.
  • Ensure REFCOM compliance through accurate tracking of refrigerant usage.
  • Assist new starters with app access, technical setup and login issues.
  • Collaborate with the Redditch team to confirm daily Gantt charts ahead of deployment.
  • Contribute towards developing a cross-functional M, E & R remote support team (HVAC, RHICS, M&E).

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 3 in Refrigeration or City & Guilds equivalent.
  • F-Gas Category 1 certification.

Technical Skills

  • Strong technical communication skills with field engineers.
  • Expertise in commercial refrigeration within the Service & Maintenance sector.
  • Experience with control systems including RDM, Carel, Danfoss, and RCS.
  • Understanding of refrigerant legislation and associated reporting requirements.
  • Advanced IT literacy, particularly strong proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
  • Experience producing, evaluating, and presenting technical reports.
  • Comfortable collaborating with software development teams on system enhancements.

Personal Attributes

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
  • Flexible approach to working patterns, including additional hours or shifts during peak periods.
  • Customer-focused with experience in professional service environments.
  • Self-motivated, proactive and committed to continuous learning and development.
  • Willing to travel occasionally for training as required.

Why Join Us?

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic technical support environment, influencing engineering efficiency and delivering real value across our field operations. You’ll work with modern systems, contribute to ongoing innovation, and be part of a supportive, cross-functional team.

Benefits include:

  • Salary:
  • Bonus: Up to 4%, dependent on performance
  • Group personal pension scheme of matched contributions between 5% and 6%
  • Life Assurance 
  • Funded Training Sponsorship Scheme
  • Health cash plan

If you’re ready for your next challenge and have the technical expertise to excel in this role, we’d love to hear from you.

Requisition ID

2026-9151

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