Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Johnson Controls; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC solutions provider in Glasgow is seeking an industrial refrigeration technician. The role involves troubleshooting and resolving chiller systems, performing planned maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should hold an F-GAS 2079 card and have experience with various refrigeration systems. Competitive salary, benefits, and training resources provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Comprehensive benefits like pension and life assurance

Career development programs

Qualifications

• F-GAS 2079 card and ammonia handling certification required.
• Experience with HFC, ammonia, and CO₂ systems preferred.
• Knowledge of multistage and pumped systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve refrigeration systems within set timeframes.
• Prepare detailed technical reports for clients.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance as per contracts.

Skills

Troubleshooting industrial refrigeration systems

Technical report preparation

Proactive teamwork

Education

Refrigeration apprenticeship

F-GAS 2079 card

Tools

Technical documents interpretation

Job description

What you will do

Our Industrial Refrigeration (IREF) division delivers project, maintenance, and service solutions supporting manufacturing, cold storage, and R&D testing. We are the OEM for SABROE, Frick Compressors, and York products, with trained engineers nationwide providing planned, preventative, and reactive services. Our target markets include meat, poultry, food and beverage manufacturing, leisure, pharmaceutical, automotive, and general industry.

What we offer

• Competitive salary with premium overtime rates
• Standby allowance, paid call-outs, and travel
• Service vehicle, mobile phone, tablet, PPE, and specialist equipment
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Comprehensive benefits: pension, life assurance, EAP, referral scheme, retail discounts, Cycle2Work, and discounts on Johnson Controls security products
• Excellent training resources and career development programs
• Commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Access to business resource groups

How you will do it

As the client’s main contact for technical service and maintenance, you’ll troubleshoot and resolve industrial refrigeration/chiller systems within set timeframes and service agreements. You’ll perform PPMs per contract, clearly communicate findings, and recommend improvements or upgrades. This mobile role (Monday–Friday, standby 1 in 5) includes preparing detailed technical reports for the Service Coordinator and client. Health and safety is a priority. While often working independently, you’ll be part of a collaborative team.

What we look for

• F-GAS 2079 card and ammonia handling certification
• Refrigeration apprenticeship and recognised qualification (e.g. C&G) preferred
• Experience with HFC, ammonia, CO₂ systems and manufacturers like SABROE, Frick, York, Bitzer, Howden
• Knowledge of DX, pumped, flooded, multistage systems
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to interpret technical documents (electrical/fluid schemes, piping/psychrometric diagrams)
• Capable of working independently with a proactive, team-oriented attitude