Technical Director (HVAC / Applied Technology) The Department The department provides technical support and guidance for all departments and clients, and is responsible for the design and development of cutting-edge air-conditioning systems.
The Role As a Technical Manager, reporting to the head of the department, your role bridges technology, regulatory, engineering and business (operational and commercial) matters, making you a vital link in the organisations success.
Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership and support : Team Management: set relevant KPIs for team members, conduct regular reviews, and facilitate skill development.
Provide direction and support to ensure compliance with relevant legislative specifications and standards.
Resource Management : Monitor team holidays and working hours to ensure adequate staffing levels.
Research and Development: Coordinate the regular testing of products to address faults and provide evaluations in order to improve them.
Proposing and implementing of new technologies into the company product portfolio and processes.
Research competitors.
General Contribute to the production and development of software systems/engineering tools to streamline activities of Sales/Projects/Technical departments.
Technical Bulletins: Prepare technical bulletins for internal and external stakeholders, for existing products and new product launch.
Pre-Sales and After- Sales Support ACE Promotion: Promote the ACE (Air Conditioning Excellence) approach within the team.
Bringing together individuals who function interdependently coordinating activities to achieve common goals.
Act as a key contact with customers who have technical issues.
Management Reports: Provide monthly management reports.
Sales Meetings: Participate in strategic meetings, delivering department updates during quarterly sales meetings.
Product Knowledge and Compliance: Stay Informed: keep abreast of product related issues, industry changes, legislation, and health and safety standards.
Training and Development: Assist in training and developing apprentices within the team and business.
Required kills and Competencies : Awareness of DX refrigeration and the ability to select the necessary component including different compressor types, evaporators, condensers and all interconnecting pipework and valves.
Heat transfer and heat exchange knowledge.
Good technical aptitude with a relevant technical qualification, e.g minimum HNC or equivalent The ability to run several projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Team Player: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong written and numerical abilities.
Understand engineering principles and apply them to technical challenges.
Self-motivated with ability to work under pressure and under your own initiative.
Problem Solving skills, analytical skills, and the ability to make decisions quickly.
Strong fault-finding skills related to HVAC systems.
Organisational and team leader skills Knowledge of regulatory standards relevant to industry The ability to investigate and identify trends.
What we offer: We offer excellent development opportunities, an attractive salary and exceptional benefits including the following Competitive salary Company car 25 days annual leave (Excluding bank holidays) Annual bonus scheme Company pension Employee Assistance/Well being Programmes Death in service benefit and private healthcare options Business tools, including mobile phone, laptop Career Progression Our client is a leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come.
From the beginning, they have led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries.
We believe in people and their potential.
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