Ammonia Refrigeration Engineer – Trainee Career Path

Construction, Property and Engineering; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial cooling solutions provider is seeking a Trainee Industrial Refrigeration Engineer to work primarily with Ammonia refrigeration systems across the South Coast. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum, a company van, and structured training to develop skills in industrial refrigeration. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience, relevant qualifications, and a strong desire to build a career in this specialized field.

Benefits

Company van

Structured training and development program

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday allowance

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience working with Ammonia (NH3) refrigeration systems.
• A formal qualification in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent).
• A valid F-Gas Category 1 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and learn planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive service calls on industrial systems.
• Work primarily with Ammonia (NH3) plants and other refrigerants.
• Develop diagnostic skills to identify and rectify faults.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Ammonia refrigeration systems

Problem-solving skills

Methodical approach to work

Education

Formal qualification in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent)

F-Gas Category 1 qualification

Job description

A leading industrial cooling solutions provider is seeking a Trainee Industrial Refrigeration Engineer to work primarily with Ammonia refrigeration systems across the South Coast. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum, a company van, and structured training to develop skills in industrial refrigeration. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience, relevant qualifications, and a strong desire to build a career in this specialized field.