Catering Refrigeration Engineer

CBRE Group, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Catering Refrigeration Engineer to maintain vital cold-storage systems. You will oversee both planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while providing exceptional service. The ideal candidate possesses relevant F-Gas certification and expertise in troubleshooting refrigeration units. Join us to contribute your technical skills and help protect our clients' inventory.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintaining commercial refrigeration units and walk-in cold rooms.
• The ability to troubleshoot complex cooling cycles.
• Professional demeanor with communication skills for non-technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Act as the first line of defence for emergency repairs.
• Conduct personal risk assessments and ensure compliance with QHSE regulations.

Skills

Maintaining commercial refrigeration units

Troubleshooting complex cooling cycles

Communication skills

Commitment to safe working practices

Education

Relevant F-Gas certification

Technical electrical/mechanical qualifications

Job description

If you’re a specialist who knows that a few degrees can make a world of difference, we want to hear from you. We are looking for a dedicated Catering Refrigeration Engineer to join the CBRE team. In this role, you’ll be the technical expert ensuring that vital cold-storage and kitchen systems remain operational, efficient, and safe. You won’t just be maintaining hardware; you’ll be protecting our clients' inventory and ensuring their operations never skip a beat.

What you’ll do

• Take total ownership of planned and reactive maintenance tasks, working independently to keep critical cooling systems and kitchen services running at peak performance.
• Act as the first line of defence for emergency repairs, diagnosing faults and restoring service rapidly to meet demanding service level agreements.
• Prioritise safety above all else by conducting personal risk assessments, managing the permit-to-work system, and ensuring every repair meets current QHSE regulations.
• Close out help desk requests and work orders with precision, ensuring all digital documentation and service reports are completed promptly.
• Bridge the gap between the plant room and the front office by building trusting, professional relationships with Facilities Managers and kitchen staff.
• Supervise and support third-party subcontractors on-site, ensuring their work aligns with our high quality and safety standards.
• Manage the "fix" from start to finish, which includes identifying required parts and coordinating with technical administration for procurement.
• Stay ahead of the curve by spotting potential equipment failures early and escalating urgent technical issues to Engineering Leaders before they become disasters.
• Contribute your own ideas and initiatives to help us innovate, improve energy efficiency, and deliver a world‑class service to our clients.
• Lend your expertise to installation projects and other technical tasks as needed to support the wider engineering team.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in maintaining commercial refrigeration units, walk‑in cold rooms, and catering equipment.
• Relevant F‑Gas certification and technical electrical/mechanical qualifications are essential.
• The ability to troubleshoot complex cooling cycles and control circuits under pressure.
• A professional demeanor with the communication skills to explain technical issues to non‑technical staff.
• A disciplined approach to current regulations and a commitment to safe working practices.