Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Calibre Search; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Door-to-door travel paid

On-call standby rota

Company phone and tablet

NH3 & CO2 training

Job summary

Calibre Search is seeking an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Engineer to cover the South West region including Bristol, Swindon, Gloucester and Ross-on-Wye on a mobile basis.

You will maintain and service NH3, CO2 and HFC refrigeration systems across industrial facilities, carry out PPMs, respond to breakdowns, and participate in an on-call rota, with door-to-door travel paid and a 39-hour week.

Qualifications

• Experienced refrigeration engineer with industrial experience.
• NH3/CO2 experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop through training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs).
• Respond to breakdowns and emergencies within SLAs.
• Diagnose faults and repair refrigeration equipment.
• Service NH3, CO2 and HFC systems.
• Provide high standard customer service across multiple sites.
• Participate in on-call standby rota.

Job description

Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Location: South West England – Bristol, Swindon, Gloucester & Ross-on-Wye (Mobile Role – Paid Door-to-Door)

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience & skillset)

Hours: 39‑hour week

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Industrial Refrigeration Engineer to join a well‑established refrigeration contractor that is investing in its industrial division. This role covers the South West, including Bristol, Swindon, Gloucester, Ross‑on‑Wye and the surrounding areas, working on a varied portfolio of industrial refrigeration equipment.

The company is looking for experienced, time‑served refrigeration engineers with a solid background in commercial or industrial refrigeration. Previous experience working on NH3 (ammonia) and CO2 systems is advantageous but not essential, as comprehensive training and ongoing support will be provided to engineers with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

You will work on a diverse range of refrigeration systems, including NH3, CO2 and HFC equipment, maintaining critical refrigeration plant across industrial and distribution facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs)
• Responding to breakdowns and emergency callouts within agreed SLAs
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on a variety of refrigeration equipment
• Servicing and maintaining NH3, CO2 and HFC refrigeration systems
• Providing a high standard of customer service while working independently across multiple sites
• Participation in an on‑call standby rota

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a growing industrial refrigeration team with genuine long‑term career prospects. The company places a strong emphasis on attitude, reliability and willingness to develop. They are looking for engineers who take pride in their work, enjoy working as part of a team and are keen to build a long‑term career. If you have solid refrigeration experience and the right mindset, they will invest in your development through structured training on industrial refrigeration systems, including NH3 and CO2.

Benefits

• £45,000 – £50,000 basic salary
• 39‑hour working week
• Door‑to‑door travel paid
• Enhanced overtime rates (1.5x / 2x)
• Company phone and tablet
• Ongoing NH3 & CO2 training and development
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing industrial division

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Refrigeration Engineer looking to move into industrial refrigeration, or you’re already working within the sector and want to join a company that invests in its engineers, apply today.