Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Olliver Charles Ltd; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading refrigeration solutions provider in Derby is seeking an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Engineer. You will be responsible for maintenance, service, and repair of large commercial refrigeration systems. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience and relevant certifications. The role offers comprehensive benefits including a company vehicle and medical scheme.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Life Assurance

Defined pension contribution plan

Company car or van

Private medical scheme

Company sick pay scheme

Long service awards

Salary extras including discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in refrigeration service engineering.
• Expertise in installation and mechanical/electrical setup.
• Able to diagnose faults and system design issues.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, repair, and commissioning of refrigeration systems.
• Liaise with customers to ensure satisfaction and identify business opportunities.
• Conduct on-site diagnostics and supervise apprentices.

Skills

Experience as a Service Engineer

Knowledge of health & safety regulations

Experience with refrigeration systems

Fault diagnosis abilities

Knowledge of PC and PLC 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 opportunities.
• Carry out on-site electrical and mechanical diagnostic checks.
• Supervise service engineers and apprentices on-site as necessary.
• Conduct on-site apprentice training.
• Ensure that the company's technical and safety standards are maintained in accordance with Health & Safety practices outlined in the company's procedures, and recommend improvements as necessary.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Service Engineer, including installation and mechanical/electrical setup of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Working knowledge of environmental, 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 (experience with HC refrigerants and CO2 is an advantage).
• Able to diagnose faults, including system design issues.
• 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 of annual leave
• Life Assurance
• Defined pension contribution plan
• Company car or van
• Private medical scheme and eye care vouchers
• Company sick pay scheme
• Long service awards
• Salary extras, including shopping, hotel, and travel discounts