Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player in refrigeration solutions seeks an experienced industrial refrigeration engineer. This role involves hands-on maintenance, service, and repair of large commercial refrigeration systems, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. You will collaborate closely with clients to deliver exceptional service and identify future business opportunities. With a focus on technical troubleshooting and system diagnostics, this position offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to mentor apprentices. Join a forward-thinking company that values expertise and provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a company vehicle and private medical scheme.

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)

Eye care vouchers

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Service Engineer in refrigeration.
• Knowledge of EC directives and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• On-site supervision and training of service engineers and apprentices.

Skills

Service Engineering

Electrical Installation

Mechanical Installation

Fault Diagnosis

Environmental Regulations

Health & Safety Regulations

Refrigerant Handling

Education

C&G F-Gas 2079 Certification

Safe Handling of Ammonia Certification

Tools

PC-based Controls

PLC-based Controls

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 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