NET Recruit
Technical Support Engineer
Technical Support Engineer at NET Recruit, based in Southampton, South East England, paying £45,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £45,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Southampton, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- IT Support
About 18% above the going rate for it support
Reference 57500951
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Support Engineer to join a well-established and growing engineering business that is committed to delivering innovative cooling, heating, and temperature control solutions across a wide range of industries.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded individual with a strong engineering background and a passion for solving complex technical challenges. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting both internal teams and customers, providing expert technical guidance while helping to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient engineered solutions.
The business is recognised as a market leader within the temperature control and industrial cooling sector, providing specialist equipment and engineering expertise to customers operating across commercial, industrial, and critical environments. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, customer service, and continuous innovation, the organisation continues to invest in its people, technology, and future growth.
The successful candidate will become an integral part of the engineering team, working closely with service engineers, sales professionals, project teams, and customers to resolve technical issues, improve equipment performance, and ensure the successful delivery of engineering solutions. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative environment where technical expertise is valued and professional development is actively encouraged.
Key Responsibilities:
While in this position your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Providing day-to-day technical support to service engineers, sales teams, operational departments, and customers.
- Diagnosing and resolving technical faults relating to cooling, refrigeration, HVAC, heating, and temperature control systems.
- Supporting troubleshooting activities remotely and attending customer sites where required.
- Interpreting technical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, P&IDs, specifications, and engineering documentation.
- Advising on the correct installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of engineering equipment.
- Supporting the selection and application of equipment to ensure solutions meet customer requirements and operational objectives.
- Assisting with technical reviews of project specifications, engineered solutions, and customer applications.
- Providing technical support during equipment commissioning, servicing, start-up, and breakdown investigations.
- Carrying out root cause analysis on equipment failures and recommending corrective actions to improve reliability and system performance.
- Preparing technical documentation including service bulletins, troubleshooting guides, engineering reports, and technical procedures.
- Maintaining accurate records of technical investigations, support activities, and engineering improvements.
- Working collaboratively with engineering, service, projects, sales, and operations teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions.
- Supporting the training and development of colleagues by sharing technical knowledge and best practice.
- Monitoring industry developments, engineering standards, and product improvements to support continuous innovation.
- Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety legislation, engineering standards, and company procedures.
- Strong technical knowledge of cooling, refrigeration, HVAC, heat pump, or temperature control systems.
- Previous experience providing technical support within an engineering or industrial environment.
- Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues methodically.
- A sound understanding of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
- The ability to read and interpret technical drawings, engineering documentation, and system schematics.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- A customer-focused approach with excellent relationship-building and collaboration skills.
- Experience using Microsoft Office and engineering or service management systems.
- A proactive attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high standards of customer service.
Applicants will ideally hold a Degree, HNC/HND, NVQ, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Refrigeration, HVAC, Building Services, or a related engineering discipline. Relevant industry certifications and a full UK driving licence would also be beneficial.
What You Will Receive in Return:
A salary of up to £45,000 is available for the successful candidate, together with a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing opportunities for professional development and technical training.
In addition, the business offers genuine long-term career progression within a growing international organisation, where employees are encouraged to develop their technical expertise while contributing to innovative engineering solutions.
This is a fully on-site position, providing the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineering professionals within a supportive and collaborative environment that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Overall, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Technical Support Engineer looking to join a respected market-leading organisation where they can further develop their career while playing a key role in delivering outstanding technical support and engineering excellence.
To discuss further, please do not hesitate to reach out to:
Christina Smith – Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Reference: 57500951 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 26 Nov 2026 · Listed via NET Recruit
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