A BIT ABOUT WILLIAMS
For over 40 years Williams Refrigeration has built a worldwide reputation for product quality,
performance, innovation and reliability.
Headquartered in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, our factory manufactures a comprehensive range of
commercial refrigerators that includes high performance cabinets, counters, blast chillers and freezers,
walk-in coldrooms, back bar and front of house display, medical and specialist bakery equipment.
Williams is committed to delivering continuous growth and takes pride in holding the internationally
recognised ISO 9001 certification for over 30 years, reflecting our commitment to the best possible
customer support and quality standards.
Williams also holds the international certification ISO 45001 occupational health and safety standard
which includes the promotion and protection of both the physical and mental health of staff.
The company continues to make great strides in becoming a ‘greener business’ through our Greenlogic
initiative, which outlines our key environmental practices, including manufacture, plant and processes.
We hold the environmental accreditation ISO 14001 for the design, manufacture, installation and
servicing of refrigeration products.
Williams is committed to developing our employees through ongoing training and support to help all
staff excel and progress, thereby further enhancing the overall business.
Our employees are our biggest asset.
If you want to be part of a successful team, working with new challenges, and have the drive and relevant experience and knowledge, then we’d like to hear from you.
KEY BENEFITS
• Competitive salary and sick pay scheme
• Company Wellbeing Group and Company provided welfare
• Social activities including charity events and also a Christmas raffle
• A number of schemes including EAP, cycle to work, Christmas Savings Club
• The opportunity for overtime and flexible working
• Ongoing Health and Safety and workplace training
• Free workwear, PPE and car parking
• Eureka ideas award recognition
• Pension
• Life Assurance
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Williams is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the policy of equal treatment of
all existing and prospective employees. Williams prohibits any form of discrimination and harassment while
also requiring all employees to adhere to the core principles of The Equality and Human Rights Commission.
Current Vacancies
For Factory Production Operative vacancies please send your CV to:
hr@williams-refrigeration.co.uk
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Electrical Design Engineer
THE ROLE
The Electrical Design Engineer will report to the Williams Refrigeration Group Refrigeration Manager. You will be an integral part of the Williams UK and Williams International engineering team, working closely with our key suppliers and technical partners.
Electrical design of our products
Working in close association with our refrigeration and production engineering teams, you will be responsible for the overall electrical system design and management of our new product development activities including:-- Identify new innovations, interpret and translate customer and application needs into new electrical designs to support our new product development
- Design and program the electrical and electronic controls used within our products by working in association with our specialist partners
- Electrical control panel design incorporating 3 phase power supply
- Industrial networking systems and IoT connectivity development
- Electrical loading and technical calculations
- Specification of electrical components
Test & risk assess products for safety, quality, and eco design values
Maintaining accurate temperature control, and optimising energy efficiency are core functions of our product design and performance values. We have leading test facilities, and also work closely with third party test houses to ensure the highest of performance standards are upheld. Our electrical design engineer is required to -- Ensure products comply with electrical health and safety requirements
- Adhere to UK, EU and International Electrical safety standards
- Maintain electrical safety procedures with the business
- Lead the evaluation and advance of new electronic controller design and appliance testing
- You should have experience of appliance testing & commissioning
Upholding best practice electrical conformity standards
The electrical design engineer is central to upholding our ISO quality, safety and environmental standards. A key element of the role includes the -- Preparation of electrical documents including Wiring diagrams, control panel layouts and appliance manuals
- Maintain Product technical files for CE / UKCA / ETL and Third Party test house verification
- Defining the regulatory and safety requirements of our product designs to the Low Voltage, EMC and Machinery directives
Electrical engineering support to our manufacturing & technical teams
Provide best electrical work standards and safety advice to colleagues:-- Conduct electrical safety product audits
- Production line inspections of electrical build standards
- Colleague support and training in best practice electrical work methods
- Periodic on site supervision and fault finding
THE PERSONThis is a key role in our engineering team and a great chance to work within a leading international manufacturing group. We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:
- A passion for Electrical Engineering – HNC/ HND or degree in Electrical engineering. C&G NVQ 3 Electrical + electronics Installation to IET BS 7671 18th Edition.
- Highly motivated and confident with a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering principles. Competent in all technical aspects of electrical system design and development.
- Diligent with an attention to detail, with a flexible approach to delivering solutions to electrical engineering, wiring and technical problems.
- Experience of programming PLCs would be an advantage along with knowledge of WS CAD.
- Hands-on management style. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships within the business at all levels. You will be required to provide electrical engineering input and contribution at senior management level.
- A Can Do make it happen person, able to manage a dynamic workload. Commercial awareness and ability to work with precision and pace, in order to meet project timescales and budget objectives.
- This role is based at our King’s Lynn head office however you should have the flexibility for periodic UK and international travel and work away from home as required. A full driving licence is necessary.
WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?- Salary £40k per annum
- Profit related bonus scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance cover
- 22 days holiday (increasing with length of service) + bank holidays
- Workplace benefits including EAP welfare and wellbeing rewards
- Ongoing training and personal development
To apply, email your CV to HR@williams-refrigeration.co.uk
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Sales Manager: India and Indian Ocean Countries
We are currently recruiting a Sales Manager to cover the India and Indian Ocean regions.
THE ROLE
- Responsible for the business development in new developing areas, including India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, etc.
- Develop business plan and sales strategy for the market that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability.
- Prepare and implement action plans for effective search of sales leads and prospects.
- Develop and maintain relationship with kitchen design consultants, kitchen equipment contractor, hotel operators and owners.
- Conduct product presentation to kitchen design consultants, kitchen equipment contractor, hotel operators and owners.
- Support and coordinate with kitchen design consultant for any custom-made products developments.
- Provide hands-on support and follow up on quotation prepared for tenders with detailed reviews on all the tender documents including BOQ, specification sheet, kitchen layout and elevation.
- Coordinate the after-sales service back up to the kitchen equipment contractors and clients.
- Get the updated market information and report to the senior management for discussing and formulating the sales strategy .
- Provides timely feedback to senior management regarding performance.
- Provides accurate reports of pricings, sales leads status, market landscapes and sales & marketing activity to senior management.
- Support with site visit before or after product installation if in needed.
- Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes.
- Assist in the development and implementation of marketing plans and new product development as needed.
THE PERSONIdeally have a proven background within the commercial refrigeration sector.
Experience and technical understanding of refrigeration is essential.
Have worked either within a technical sales or engineering capacity.
Be extremely driven and have the ability to work autonomously.
Be motivated and enjoy working in a team environment.
Demonstrate good financial management and budgetary experience in having responsibility for trading performance and profit generation.
Ideally based within daily travelling distance of the Indian Ocean region
WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?- Competitive salary
- Profit related bonus scheme
To apply, email your CV to mleung@williams-hongkong.com
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Finance Manager
WHY ARE WE RECRUITING
A career change decision means we are recruiting a financial accountant to play an integral part on the production of our monthly management accounts, national and international group reporting requirements.THE ROLE
Must work to stringent group reporting deadlines. This is a crucial role and will have full visibility across all our operations.
You will report directly to our Group Financial Controller, ensuring the timely and accurate period end reporting of our UK manufacturing facilities and regional business units.
Must be able to build trust and confidence in managing and supporting our King’s Lynn finance team as well as build strong relations working directly with our on-site and group management teams, international group finance colleagues and external auditors.
This position involves overseeing the integrity of our UK balance sheet, and profit and loss statement as well as our King’s Lynn sales and purchase ledgers and credit control functions.
You will play an integral role in the ongoing review of financial processes and controls as well as interrogating variances across our revenue, stock and overhead base.
You will be heavily involved in rolling out process change and business control initiatives as essential elements of our forthcoming introduction of a new ERP business system.
THE PERSONWe are looking to recruit an ambitious part qualified accountant who is confident, astute and eager to develop their career and be the ‘Go To’ person for all our day-to-day on-site accounting and finance technical issues.
We will financially support you in continuing professional studies.
WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?- Salary range is £35 to £40k per annum
- Financial support for on-going study
- Contributory pension
- Life assurance
- 25 days holiday
- EAP and Active works benefit scheme
- Opportunity for UK and international travel
- Career development in a leading global group
To apply, email your CV to HR@williams-refrigeration.co.uk
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Refrigeration Service Engineer (Edinburgh)
Full-time, Permanent
Edinburgh
Key Objective:
Service and installation of all types of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment all in accordance with industry recognised best practice and standards covering the entire range of Williams and other manufactured products supplied throughout the UK.
The Role:
- To take part in the service an installation of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment across Scotland (mainly central belt).
- Attend reactive service calls on all types of commercial refrigeration, fault-finding and repair.
- Assist the projects team with installation of Williams cold rooms and other refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
- Commission or de-commission refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment
- To demonstrate / train customers on the use of equipment.
- To complete accurate paperwork / timesheets and return them to the Installation Manager as required.
- To make certain that the correct tools, PPE and equipment are available to carry out the prescribed works in a safe manner at all times, alerting the Installation Manager or Project Manager to any unsafe condition that may arise.
- To take full responsibility for the maintenance and use of PPE and all company tools / equipment issued, ensuring they are kept in good order.
- To undertake any training as required by the business.
- To work away from home occasionally when the need arises.
- When fully trained to participate with the service standby evening and weekend call-out rota and help provide cover when necessary
Qualifications and Knowledge:
- NVQ/C & G Refrigeration based qualification is desirable
- Minimum 3 years' experience as a Refrigeration Engineer
- Previous experience of all different types of refrigeration systems
- Knowledge of electrical requirements of refrigeration systems
- Knowledge and understanding in the application of proprietary controls systems applicable to refrigeration systems
Personal Attributes:
- Able to work to a high standard with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to plan and prioritise to meet customer needs
- Customer friendly with good communication and interpersonal skills
- You must hold a full, clean, driving license.
WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?
- Competitive salary, depending on experience.
- Weekend overtime pay.
- Company van is provided.
- Contributory pension
- Ongoing training for your career advancement.
- Great opportunities to learn and progress within the business.
- Company mobile phone and tablet.