Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Manpower UK Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Career progression & training

Mobile role covering Central Scotland

Job summary

Manpower UK Ltd in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Engineer to join our service team. This is a mobile role covering Central Scotland, with the majority of sites located across the Glasgow and Edinburgh corridor.

The successful candidate will maintain, service and repair industrial refrigeration and chiller systems for a varied customer base while working across a diverse range of industrial environments.

Qualifications

• F-Gas Category 1 (2079) certification is required.
• Ammonia handling qualification and experience.
• Completed refrigeration apprenticeship.
• HVACR qualification such as NVQ or City & Guilds is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs and breakdown support on refrigeration systems.
• Maintain, service and repair a variety of industrial refrigeration and chiller systems.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

HFC, ammonia and CO2 systems

DX, pumped, flooded & multistage

Equipment brands (Sabroe, Frick, York,

Driving licence (UK)

Education

F-Gas Category 1 (2079)

Ammonia handling qualification

Refrigeration apprenticeship

HVACR qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds)

Job description

Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Glasgow

£50,000 - £56,000

40 hour working week, overtime and standby allowance available

Permanent Position | Career Progression | Training & Development

Mobile Role | Central Scotland (Glasgow to Edinburgh Region)

A leading engineering business is looking to recruit an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Engineer to join its expanding service team. This is a mobile role covering Central Scotland, with the majority of customer sites located across the Glasgow and Edinburgh corridor.

Working across a diverse range of industrial environments, the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining, servicing, and repairing industrial refrigeration and chiller systems for a varied customer base.

Industries Served

• Meat and poultry
• Food and beverage manufacturing
• Leisure facilities
• Pharmaceutical production
• Automotive manufacturing
• General industrial environments

The Role

The Industrial Refrigeration Engineer will be responsible for delivering planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, and breakdown support on a variety of refrigeration systems.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Servicing

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and routine servicing.
• Conduct leak testing and system inspections.
• Monitor compressor performance and efficiency.
• Replace worn or faulty components to minimise downtime and maintain operational performance.

Fault Finding & Repairs

• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration-related faults.
• Respond effectively to emergency breakdown situations.
• Ensure systems are restored safely and efficiently.

Compliance & Safety

• Work in line with all health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Safely handle hazardous refrigerants, including toxic and flammable gases.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and emissions standards.

Candidate Requirements

• F-Gas Category 1 (2079) certification.
• Ammonia handling qualification and experience.
• A completed refrigeration apprenticeship.
• A recognised qualification such as NVQ or City & Guilds in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR).
• Proven experience working with HFC, ammonia and CO₂ refrigeration systems.
• Strong working knowledge of DX, pumped, flooded and multistage refrigeration systems.
• Experience working with equipment from manufacturers such as Sabroe, Frick, York, Bitzer and Howden.
• A full UK driving licence.