Refrigeration Engineer

Project Start Recruitment Solutions Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Tools and uniform provided

Standby payments

Job summary

Project Start Recruitment Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Service Engineer to cover convenience store contracts across the Greater Manchester area. The role involves diagnosing and repairing refrigeration and HVAC equipment, performing planned maintenance and reactive calls, and ensuring accurate documentation and safety compliance.

Typical sites include supermarkets and convenience stores, with a full HVAC scope and some M&E tasks.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in supermarket or commercial refrigeration.
• City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
• CO2 system experience or certification desirable but not essential.
• Strong fault-finding, communication, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair refrigeration and HVAC equipment faults across multiple convenience store sites.
• Carry out planned maintenance and reactive service work as allocated.
• Fit and replace parts as directed by senior staff or Operations Manager.
• Complete all documentation and digital reporting accurately and on time.
• Work safely and in full compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Commercial refrigeration

Customer service

Fault finding

Strong communication

Education

NVQ Refrigeration & AC

Job description

Our client is part of a long-established, family-owned engineering group with over 75 years of experience. Operating from multiple regional centres across the UK, they deliver turnkey solutions across refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and building services.

Their refrigeration division continues to expand rapidly, and they are now seeking an experienced Refrigeration Service Engineer to cover convenience store contracts across the Greater Manchester area.

JOB PURPOSE

Diagnose and repair refrigeration and HVAC equipment faults across multiple convenience store sites.

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive service work as allocated by Service Control.

Fit and replace parts as directed by the Senior Managing Engineer or Operations Manager.

Complete all documentation and digital reporting accurately and on time.

Work safely and in full compliance with company and client health and safety standards.

ROLE SCOPE

The position covers the full HVAC scope, including air conditioning and heat pump maintenance (typically a few units per store).

Around 10% of work involves M&E elements such as water heaters, taps, sinks, and minor electrical tasks.

Typical sites include supermarkets and convenience stores, requiring both refrigeration and general HVAC maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

Minimum 3-5years’ experience in supermarket or commercial refrigeration.

City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.

CO2 system experience or certification desirable but not essential.

Strong fault-finding, communication, and customer service skills.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Base Salary: £44,500 per annum

OTE: £50,000 – £55,000 (with typical overtime)

Approx. £60,000 total package with 10 hours’ overtime and door-to-door pay

Standby: 1 in 4-5 weeks (£250 per week standby payment)

Company van

Tools, and uniform provided

Standard hours: 8am – 5pm (42.5 hrs per week)

Extensive Overtime opportunities available