Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Equinoccio21; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading refrigeration solutions provider as an Industrial Refrigeration Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and servicing large commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. This dynamic position involves technical troubleshooting, electrical and mechanical diagnostics, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. You will have the opportunity to train apprentices and work closely with clients to ensure satisfaction while identifying future business opportunities. With a focus on innovation and excellence, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the industry while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Defined pension contribution plan

Company car/van

Private medical scheme

Company sick pay scheme

Long service awards

Salary Extras discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Service Engineer in refrigeration.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and EC directives.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Liaise with customers and supervise service engineers.

Skills

Mechanical installation

Electrical installation

Fault diagnosis

Knowledge of refrigerants

Health & Safety regulations

PC and PLC-based controls

Education

C&G F-Gas 2079 Certification

Safe Handling of Ammonia Certification

Job description

The Role

Our client is one of the world’s foremost refrigeration solutions providers.

As an industrial refrigeration engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out maintenance, service, repair, and technical troubleshooting, involving the diagnosis of electrical and mechanical system problems on large commercial and industrial refrigeration systems.

Main Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, repair, and commissioning of refrigerating, air conditioning, and process plant.
• Liaise with customers to ensure work is being carried out to their satisfaction and to identify future potential business.
• Carry out on-site electrical and mechanical diagnostic checks.
• On-site supervision as necessary of service engineers and apprentices.
• On-site apprentice training.
• Ensure that the Company’s technical and safety standards are maintained in accordance with Health & Safety Practices as outlined in the Company Health and Safety procedures and to make recommendations for improvements as necessary.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Service Engineer with installation and mechanical/electrical installation of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Working knowledge of environmental and health & safety regulations, and relevant EC directives (pressure equipment directive, machinery safety directive, ATEX directive, low voltage directive, and EMC directive).
• Experience servicing piston, screw, and centrifugal compressors.
• Experience with HCFC, HFC, and NH3 refrigerants (HC refrigerants and CO2 would be an advantage).
• Able to diagnose faults, including system design problems.
• Working knowledge of PC and PLC-based controls and instrumentation.
• C&G F-Gas 2079 and Safe Handling of Ammonia Certification.

The Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Life Assurance
• Defined pension contribution plan
• Company car/van
• Private medical scheme/Eye care vouchers
• Company sick pay scheme
• Long service awards
• Salary Extras, including shopping, hotel, and travel discounts.