Commercial Refrigeration Engineer

Johnson Controls; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial solutions provider in Glasgow is looking for a motivated individual to take on a role involving project solutions in industrial refrigeration. The position offers training and opportunities for advancement into an Industrial Refrigeration Engineer role. Candidates should have experience with refrigeration systems, a positive attitude, and relevant qualifications such as an F-GAS 2079 card.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime paid at premium rates

Comprehensive benefits package

Training opportunities

Service vehicle and equipment provided

Qualifications

• Ideally served a refrigeration apprenticeship.
• Experience in working with various commercial refrigeration systems.
• Understands technical documents such as electrical and fluid schemes.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve commercial refrigeration systems.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance and communicate findings.
• Prepare detailed reports of work carried out.

Skills

Experience with commercial refrigeration systems

Proactive mindset

Ability to work without supervision

Full UK driving license

Education

Recognised refrigeration qualification

F-GAS 2079 card

Job description

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Johnson Controls

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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What you will do

Our Industrial Refrigeration (IREF) division delivers project solutions, maintenance & service solutions that support our customers manufacturing, cold storage and R&D testing requirements. We are the OEM for SABROE, Frick Compressors & York products with trained engineers located nationally providing project solutions along with planned, preventative & reactive works to our target markets being meat, poultry, food manufacturing, beverage, cold storage, general manufacturing, leisure, pharmaceutical & automotive. Our portfolio of equipment includes commercial and industrial refrigeration systems.

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on with a strong foundation in refrigeration systems with a desire to develop their knowledge and progress into an Industrial Refrigeration Engineer role. This position offers structured on-the-job training and development opportunities working alongside experienced industrial engineers on ammonia, CO₂, and HFC refrigeration systems used in large-scale facilities.

What we offer

Competitive salary, and overtime paid at premium pay rates.

Stand by allowance, call outs, travel paid on top of basic salary.

Service vehicle, Mobile phone, tablet, PPE and any specialist equipment provided.

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle 2 work scheme and discount on Johnson Controls security products.

Training opportunities with outstanding resources available.

Career development through various career ladders programs.

Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.

Access to business resource groups.

How you will do it

As the direct contact with the client for site technical service and maintenance issues, you will be initially responsible for troubleshooting and resolving commercial refrigeration systems within a set timeframe and according to a defined process, service agreement and customer needs. You will carry out system PPM as per contract requirements communicating clearly findings and any further actions required or recommendations for system improvement, upgrades or optimisations. In addition you will work alongside industrial engineers and develop knowledge in industrial systems to provide service and maintenance

This is a mobile position, Monday – Friday with stand by 1 in 5 when . Part of your role will be to prepare detailed reports/technical communications on work carried out and submit to Service Co-ordinator & Client as required. Health and Safety will be at the forefront of everything you do. Although often working without accompaniment you will be part of a team and contribute towards its success.

What we look for

You will have an F-GAS 2079 card. CO₂, A2L,HC an advantage.

Ideally served a refrigeration apprenticeship.

Ideally hold a recognised refrigeration qualification; C&G etc.

Experience in working with a variety of commercial refrigeration systems.

Understands and analyses relevant technical documents such as electrical schemes, fluid schemes, piping diagrams, psychometric diagrams, etc

Full UK driving license

Capable of working without documented procedures and with limited supervision.

A proactive mindset to provide the highest level of service to our customers.

A committed can do positive attitude with the ability to integrate and work as a member of a team.