Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Olliver Charles Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced industrial refrigeration engineer to join their team. This role involves the maintenance, service, and repair of large commercial refrigeration systems, ensuring high standards of technical and safety practices. You will work closely with customers to ensure satisfaction and identify future business opportunities. With a strong emphasis on health and safety regulations, this position offers a chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment. Enjoy generous benefits, including a company vehicle and a defined pension plan, while contributing to a leading refrigeration solutions provider.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Defined pension contribution plan

Company car/van

Private medical scheme

Company sick pay scheme

Long service awards

Salary Extras (discounts on shopping, hotels, travel)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Service Engineer.
• Knowledge of environmental and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair of refrigeration systems.
• Liaise with customers and supervise service engineers.

Skills

Service Engineer Experience

Electrical Installation

Mechanical Installation

Environmental Regulations Knowledge

Fault Diagnosis

PC and PLC Controls Knowledge

F-Gas Certification

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.
• Carry out on-site electrical and mechanical diagnostic checks.
• On-site supervision as necessary of service engineers and apprentices.
• 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 health and safety procedures, and make recommendations for improvements as necessary.

Skills & Experience

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