Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

HAMILTON ROWE RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD; Arun; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a skilled Refrigeration Engineer to support industrial facilities across the South Coast. The role involves maintenance of refrigeration systems, diagnostics, and compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and extensive hands-on experience with various systems. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered, including vacation time and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Frequent overtime opportunities

Real potential for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial refrigeration.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing/industrial client needs.
• Hands-on experience with various compressor types.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance at industrial sites.
• Respond to breakdowns and participate in an on-call rota.
• Ensure safety and efficiency in all tasks.

Skills

Diagnosing and repairing faults

Understanding industrial refrigeration systems

Client interaction skills

Education

Completion of a recognised apprenticeship

Relevant certifications (2079 Refrigerant Handling, ACRIB)

Tools

Reciprocating compressors

Scroll compressors

Screw compressors

Grasso, Sabroe, J&E Hall, GEA, Mycom

Job description

Refrigeration Engineer
South Coast
GBP45,000 – GBP50,000

We re looking for a skilled Mobile Refrigeration Engineer to join our client s team, providing expert support to industrial facilities across the South Coast. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer with a solid background in industrial refrigeration systems, particularly those involving Ammonia.

Important: You must hold a valid UK driving licence to be considered for this position.

Refrigeration Engineer Duties:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and service visits at industrial sites such as food production plants, warehouses, and distribution centres.
• Work with a variety of refrigeration systems, including Reciprocating, Scroll, and Screw compressors, using refrigerants like Ammonia, CO2, and HFC/HFO.
• Respond to breakdowns during normal hours and take part in an out–of–hours on–call rota.
• Work closely with both internal teams and client representatives to ensure a high standard of service delivery.
• Follow company procedures and industry regulations, ensuring all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and with commercial awareness.
• Take full responsibility for the quality, safety, and successful completion of all tasks.

Refrigeration Engineer Requirements:

• Proven experience in industrial refrigeration with a deep understanding of client needs in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Relevant certifications including 2079 Refrigerant Handling, ACRIB, and Ammonia–related qualifications.
• Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or formal training programme in refrigeration engineering.
• Confident in diagnosing and repairing faults on complex, large–scale plant systems.
• Hands–on experience with compressor types including Grasso, Sabroe, J&E Hall, GEA, and Mycom.

Salary and Package:

• GBP45,000 – GBP50,000 basic salary
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm working hours
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Overtime paid at 1.5x on weekdays, 2x on weekends
• Time off in lieu for working bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Frequent overtime opportunities
• Real potential for progression within a growing business

Posted by Alex Clark