Commercial Refrigeration Engineer

Johnson Controls; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial solutions provider in Motherwell, United Kingdom is looking for a motivated Industrial Refrigeration Engineer. This role involves troubleshooting commercial refrigeration systems and offers structured on-the-job training. The ideal candidate will have essential refrigeration qualifications and a proactive customer-focused attitude. Competitive salary with a variety of benefits including overtime, a service vehicle, training, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary with overtime

Standby allowance and travel expenses

Service vehicle and specialist equipment provided

Comprehensive benefits package

Training with excellent resources

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• F-GAS 2079 certification or equivalent.
• Preferred refrigeration apprenticeship.
• Recognized qualification in refrigeration (C&G or similar).
• Experience working with commercial refrigeration systems.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in commercial refrigeration systems.
• Perform system PPMs according to contract requirements.
• Prepare detailed reports and technical communications.

Skills

F-GAS 2079 certification

CO₂ and A2L experience

Refrigeration apprenticeship

Ability to interpret technical diagrams

Customer-focused attitude

Education

Recognized refrigeration qualification (e.g., C&G)

Tools

Commercial refrigeration systems

Job description

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Client:

Johnson Controls

Location:

Motherwell, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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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 supporting manufacturing, cold storage, and R&D testing requirements. We are OEM for SABROE, Frick Compressors & York products, with trained engineers providing project solutions and planned, preventative, & reactive works to markets including meat, poultry, food manufacturing, beverage, cold storage, general manufacturing, leisure, pharmaceutical, & automotive. Our equipment portfolio includes commercial and industrial refrigeration systems.

We seek a motivated, hands-on individual with a strong foundation in refrigeration systems who aspires to develop into an Industrial Refrigeration Engineer. The role offers structured on-the-job training working alongside experienced engineers on ammonia, CO₂, and HFC refrigeration systems used in large-scale facilities.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with overtime at premium rates.
• Standby allowance, call-outs, travel paid on top of basic salary.
• Service vehicle, mobile phone, tablet, PPE, and specialist equipment provided.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.
• Comprehensive benefits including pension, life assurance, employee assistance, referral schemes, discounts, cycle-to-work, and security product discounts.
• Training with excellent resources.
• Career development opportunities.
• Our Zero Harm safety policy.
• Access to business resource groups.

How you will do it

You will serve as the primary contact for technical service and maintenance issues, troubleshooting and resolving commercial refrigeration systems within set timeframes and processes. You will perform system PPMs as per contract, communicate findings, and recommend improvements. You will collaborate with industrial engineers to develop knowledge in industrial systems, providing service and maintenance support.

This is a mobile role, Monday – Friday, with 1 in 5 standby shifts. You will prepare detailed reports and technical communications for the Service Coordinator & Client. Safety is paramount. While often working independently, you will be part of a team contributing to its success.

What we look for

• F-GAS 2079 certification; CO₂, A2L, HC experience is advantageous.
• Refrigeration apprenticeship preferred.
• Recognized refrigeration qualification (e.g., C&G).
• Experience with various commercial refrigeration systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical, fluid, piping, and psychometric diagrams.
• Full UK driving license.
• Ability to work independently with limited procedures.
• Proactive, customer-focused attitude.
• Positive team player.