Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

JLL; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial services provider in North East England is seeking a qualified refrigeration technician to maintain and service heavy commercial refrigeration systems. The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications and demonstrate excellent fault-finding and interpersonal skills. This full-time role entails performing proactive maintenance and reactive services on refrigeration systems while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in servicing heavy commercial refrigeration systems.
• Completion of relevant certifications for refrigerant handling.
• Proven ability to handle fault-finding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM on refrigeration systems.
• Perform reactive services including fault-finding.
• Conduct leak testing and pressure testing.

Skills

Refrigeration system maintenance

Fault finding

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Education

Formal apprenticeship in Refrigeration

CITB Safety Passport

City & Guilds 2078 / 2079

NVQ1, 2 & 3 - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Job description

JLL Tyne And Wear, England, United Kingdom

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.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology