Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK seeks an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Engineer for a permanent, mobile role based in Glasgow, covering Central Scotland. The salary ranges £50,000 to £56,000 per annum with a 40-hour working week plus overtime and standby allowances.

You will maintain, service and repair industrial refrigeration and chiller systems for a diverse customer base. The role involves fault finding and planned preventive maintenance, with work across the Glasgow to Edinburgh corridor.

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining, servicing and repairing industrial refrigeration and chiller systems.
• Experience with fault finding and planned preventive maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs and breakdown support on refrigeration systems.
• Work across Central Scotland with a mobile service team.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Fault finding

Planned maintenance

Mobile/field service

DX refrigeration systems

Ammonia handling

Full UK driving licence

Education

F-Gas Category 1 (2079) certification

Ammonia handling qualification

Refrigeration apprenticeship

NVQ/City & Guilds HVACR

Tools

Sabroe equipment

Frick equipment

York equipment

Bitzer equipment

Howden equipment

Job description

Manpower UK seeks an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Engineer for a permanent, mobile position based in Glasgow, covering Central Scotland. The salary is £50,000 to £56,000 per annum, with a 40-hour working week, plus overtime and standby allowances. This role involves maintaining, servicing, and repairing industrial refrigeration and chiller systems across a diverse customer base. Key responsibilities include fault finding and planned preventative maintenance. The position offers structured career progression and ongoing training. Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge and a full driving licence. This role suits a professional seeking stability within a reputable engineering firm, with work primarily located across the Glasgow to Edinburgh corridor.

Industrial Refrigeration Engineer Glasgow £50,000 - £56,000 40 hour working week, overtime and standby allowance available Permanent Position | Career Progression | Training andamp; 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

• Deliver planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, and breakdown support on a variety of refrigeration systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance and 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 and 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 and 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 andamp; 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.

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