Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Integral UK LTD; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A refrigeration technology company in the North East is seeking an Industrial Refrigeration Engineer to perform PPM and reactive services on various refrigeration systems. Candidates should have a strong background in refrigeration with relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds and NVQs. A proactive attitude and excellent communication skills are essential. This role involves working independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Ideally completed a formal apprenticeship in Refrigeration.
• CITB Safety Passport required.
• City & Guilds 207 - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning needed.
• Experience with Pressure Testing Competency.
• Specific Compressor Manufacturers Training Courses a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM on all types of refrigeration systems.
• Perform reactive service and fault-finding.
• Conduct compressor repairs and overhauls.
• Ensure completion of documentation to a high standard.
• Maintain general plant room housekeeping duties.

Skills

Refrigeration systems expertise

Fault-finding skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Computer literacy (Excel, Word)

Education

Refrigeration apprenticeship

City & Guilds 2078 / 2079 F-Gas Handling

CITB Ammonia Handling Certificate

NVQ1, 2 & 3 – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Job description

We are seeking an Industrial Refrigeration Engineer for Integral Cooling Technology to cover client sites within North East as part of an exciting expansion for our business unit.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM on all types of heavy commercial and industrial refrigeration systems utilising all types of refrigerants – ammonia, F‑Gas (HFC and HFO), carbon dioxide and hydrocarbons.
• Reactive service including fault‑finding mechanical, electrical and control systems, including performing emergency standby rota duties.
• Compressor repairs and overhauls.
• Leak testing.
• Pressure testing.
• Refrigerant recovery and charging.
• Ability to operate on own initiative and as part of a team to effect attainment of agreed targets and objectives.
• Ability to develop a good understanding of our customers business requirements and operations.
• Proactive approach to all tasks undertaken – a ‘can‑do’ attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft software including Excel and Word.
• Completion of all relevant documentation to a high standard.
• General plant room and equipment housekeeping duties.

Experience and Qualifications

• Ideally completed a formal apprenticeship in Refrigeration.
• CITB Safety Passport.
• City & Guilds 2078 / 2079 F‑Gas Refrigerant Handling / CITB Ammonia Handling Certificate / A3 Refrigerant Handling / CO2 Refrigerant Handling.
• City & Guilds 207 - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning.
• NVQ1, 2 & 3 – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning.
• Pressure Testing Competency.
• Specific Compressor Manufacturers Training Courses.
• Controls and Strategy experience.