AC / Refrigeration Engineer

Calibre; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading refrigeration and process cooling specialist is seeking an AC / Refrigeration Engineer to join their team. This full-time and permanent position offers a competitive salary up to £45,000, a low call-out rate, and the opportunity to work within an hour of home. The role emphasizes work-life balance, providing a supportive work environment, all while maintaining a strong reputation for quality service.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Tools and uniform provided

Ongoing training

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial/industrial refrigeration or process cooling.
• Comfortable working independently and with clients.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and fault-finding of cooling systems.
• Occasional installation of systems in various sectors.
• Work with chillers, split systems, cold rooms, and process cooling units.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Service work

Communication

Education

F-Gas certification

Job description

AC / Refrigeration Engineer
Location: All work within an hour of your home
Salary: Up to £45,000 basic (negotiable DOE)
Standby: 1 in 6 (barely get called out - the company only got called out twice last year)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
We're working with a well-established, independently run refrigeration and process cooling specialist with a strong reputation for quality service and long-term client relationships. Due to continued growth, they're looking for a skilled Engineer to join their team, supporting a wide range of sites across Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
Why Join?

• Work-life balance is a priority - realistic working hours, no pressure for overtime, mostly only do core hours sometimes less! (Job and knock), and they have an incredibly low call out rate.
• All work is within an hour - no long-distance travel or nights away
• Join a stable, close-knit team with an excellent staff retention rate

The Role:
You'll be responsible for the service, maintenance, fault-finding and occasional installation of cooling systems in sectors such as:

• Manufacturing and industrial plants
• Aerospace and defence
• Hospitals and medical environments
• Retail, leisure, and commercial premises

You'll be working with a variety of equipment including chillers, split systems, cold rooms, process cooling units and more.
What You'll Need:

• F-Gas certification
• Proven experience in commercial/industrial refrigeration or process cooling
• A strong understanding of fault diagnosis and service work
• Comfortable working independently and communicating with clients
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer:

• Basic salary up to £45,000 (negotiable based on experience)
• 1 in 6 standby rota - very minimal call-outs
• Company van and fuel card
• Tools, uniform, and ongoing training
• Supportive leadership team who genuinely value work-life balance

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to join a people-focused business where you're treated as a person - not a number.

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