Industrial Fridge Engineer - South East- 48K + D2D

Pertemps; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading refrigeration contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Engineer in London & South East. This role involves troubleshooting and maintaining industrial refrigeration systems across various sectors, including food processing and pharmaceuticals. The ideal candidate will have strong ammonia experience and F-Gas certification. Competitive salary range: £38,000 – £48,000, benefits include a company van, healthcare, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company van with personal use and fuel card

25 days + bank holidays

Pension & Company Healthcare scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in service and maintenance of industrial refrigeration systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and fault-find on refrigeration and cooling systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults on installations.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance.

Skills

Service, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial refrigeration systems

Strong fault-finding skills on mechanical and electrical systems

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Tools

F-Gas certification

Ammonia Safe Handling training

Job description

Industrial Refrigeration Engineer – London & South East – 48K + D2D

Location: London & South East

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview

An established and growing refrigeration contractor is seeking experienced Industrial Refrigeration Engineers to join their expanding team in the Midlands. This role involves service, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial and commercial refrigeration systems across sectors such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and storage.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer with strong ammonia experience looking for a long-term position within a stable, technically focused business.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and fault-find across a range of industrial refrigeration and cooling systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults on both new and existing installations.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive service calls.
• Work on a range of plant and equipment, including:
• Single and two-stage pumped ammonia systems
• CO2 systems
• Blast chillers and freezers
• Cooling tunnels, plate and spiral freezers
• Glycol chiller systems (all refrigerants)
• Adiabatic cooling systems
• Ice machines and ice banks
• Standard DX systems
• Heat recovery systems and votators
• Ensure all work complies with F-Gas and ammonia safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate service documentation.
• Participate in the on-call rota and respond to breakdowns as required.

Sectors Covered

• Food processing and manufacturing
• Storage and distribution
• Pharmaceutical facilities
• Petrochemical and process cooling

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in the service, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial refrigeration systems.
• Valid F-Gas certification and Ammonia Safe Handling training.
• City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (or equivalent).
• Strong fault-finding skills on both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to travel across the Midlands and occasionally further afield.

Desirable

• Experience with CO2 and hydrocarbon systems.
• Experience in installation and commissioning.
• Electrical or controls knowledge.

Package & Benefits

• £38,000 – £48,000 (depending on experience)
• 40 hour week net door to door - any hours required in excess of this are paid at overtime at the rate of time and a half including travel.
• Paid at 1.5x, 2x after midnight/Sundays
• 1 in 4/5 call out rota (standby £200)
• Company van with personal use and fuel card
• Laptop, tools, uniform, and PPE provided
• 25 days + bank holidays
• Pension & Company Healthcare scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Location & Travel

Engineers will be based in the Midlands region with occasional travel outside the region may be required.