Fridge Installer

Adecco Portugal; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training opportunities

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an experienced Fridge Installer to join our engineering team in Lancashire. This hands-on role involves installing, servicing, diagnosing and repairing refrigeration units on commercial vehicles, with a focus on quality and safety.

You will mentor junior engineers, follow SOPs, and work with production teams to ensure timely completions. F-Gas qualification and proven fault-finding skills are essential.

Qualifications

• F‑Gas Qualification is required.
• Experience in engineering, refrigeration or manufacturing environments.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience installing and repairing refrigeration systems.
• Safety-focused approach to work.
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service and diagnose refrigeration systems on commercial vehicles.
• Install new refrigeration systems and complete repairs as required.
• Repair and replace components including compressors, condensers and evaporators.
• Recharge refrigeration systems and ensure optimum cooling performance.
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot refrigeration issues.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs and servicing activities.
• Follow all safety procedures, quality standards and operating processes.
• Support stock management and assist with ordering parts when required.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers.
• Work collaboratively with wider engineering and production teams.

Skills

F‑Gas Qualification

Fault-finding skills

Refrigeration systems installation

Safety-focused

Mentoring junior engineers

Job description

Fridge Installer

Location: Lancashire

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Fridge Installer to join a growing engineering team specialising in refrigeration systems fitted to commercial vehicles.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be responsible for installing, servicing, diagnosing and repairing refrigeration units, ensuring vehicles are completed to the highest quality standards. You’ll also play a key role in supporting and mentoring junior engineers within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, service and diagnose refrigeration systems on commercial vehicles.
• Install new refrigeration systems and complete repairs as required.
• Repair and replace components including compressors, condensers and evaporators.
• Recharge refrigeration systems and ensure optimum cooling performance.
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot refrigeration issues.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs and servicing activities.
• Follow all safety procedures, quality standards and operating processes.
• Support stock management and assist with ordering parts when required.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers.
• Work collaboratively with wider engineering and production teams.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, dependable and takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship. You’ll be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and possess excellent problem‑solving skills.

Essential Requirements

• F‑Gas Qualification.
• Previous experience within an engineering, refrigeration or manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience installing and repairing refrigeration systems.
• Safety‑focused approach to work.
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members.

Desirable

• Experience working with GAH, Carrier, Thermo King or Hubbard refrigeration units.
• Experience creating or following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Knowledge of continuous improvement practices.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent position within a growing business.
• Opportunity to work with industry‑leading refrigeration systems.
• Supportive team environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Chance to play a key role in mentoring and developing junior engineers.

If you’re an experienced refrigeration engineer or fridge installer looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

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