Catering Refrigeration Engineer

CBRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Catering Refrigeration Engineer to join our facilities team in Greater London. You will be the technical expert ensuring cold-storage and kitchen systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably, protecting client inventories and operations.

You’ll own planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, manage permits to work, and supervise subcontractors while maintaining rigorous safety and QHSE standards. Strong communication with facilities staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Maintains commercial refrigeration units, walk-in cold rooms and catering equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting of cooling cycles and control circuits.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of planned and reactive maintenance to keep cooling systems running.
• Diagnose faults and restore service quickly to meet SLAs.
• Manage permit-to-work and ensure compliance with QHSE regulations.
• Close out work orders and ensure accurate service documentation.

Skills

Maintaining refrigeration units

Walk-in cold rooms

Catering equipment expertise

F-Gas certification

Electrical/Mechanical qualifications

Education

F-Gas certification

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.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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