Industrial Refrigeration Engineer / Chiller Engineer

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Company van

Benefits package

Job summary

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd seeks an Industrial Refrigeration Engineer to install, commission, service, and maintain complex refrigeration systems across Scotland. You will work on NH3/CO2-based setups, diagnose faults, and provide on-site support with clear client communication.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with service managers and other engineers, including an average 1 in 5 standby rota. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining industrial refrigeration systems, incl. NH3/CO2.
• Relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship.
• Ability to diagnose faults and perform preventive maintenance.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Willingness to travel to client sites across Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service, and maintain industrial refrigeration systems.
• Diagnostics and troubleshooting of equipment issues on site.
• Implement preventive maintenance and safety practices.
• Prepare technical documentation and communicate with clients.
• Standby rota and on-site support as required.

Skills

Maintenance & repair

Preventive maintenance

NH3 & CO2 handling

Technical diagnostics

Customer service

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Technical drawings

Job description

Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Industrial Refrigeration Engineer / Chiller Engineer

Our client, an industrial, commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation business is looking to recruit and Industrial Refrigeration Engineer to join the team.

The Industrial Refrigeration Engineer / Chiller Engineer will be responsible for installing, commissioning, servicing and maintaining industrial refrigeration systems with a particular focus on NH3 and CO2 and other modern refrigerants.

Day-to-day tasks include performing diagnostics, troubleshooting equipment issues, carrying out both reactive and preventive maintenance, and ensuring systems operate safely and efficiently. The Industrial Refrigeration Engineer role involves preparing technical documentation, collaborating with Service manager/ Supervisor and other engineers, and coordinating with the team to meet customer specifications and timelines. The Industrial Refrigeration Engineer / Chiller Engineer will also interact directly with clients, providing on-site support, technical guidance, and clear communication regarding system performance and service work.

Industrial Refrigeration Engineer / Chiller Engineer duties will also include standby rota, on average 1 in 5 weeks.

This is a full time, on site role based in Glasgow covering sites across Scotland.

System types include:

• Ammonia Single Stage, 2 Stage
• HFC all types
• Hydrocarbon
• CO2 cascade and trans critical

The Industrial Refrigeration Engineer / Chiller Engineer will need

• Strong Maintenance & Repair and Preventive Maintenance skills for industrial refrigeration systems.
• Practical expertise with NH3 & CO2 and other industrial refrigerants, including safe handling and system optimization.
• Solid Mechanical Engineering knowledge, ideally with experience in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and system design.
• Customer Service skills, including clear communication, professionalism, and client-focused problem solving.
• Relevant engineering qualification (e.g., apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or degree in Mechanical or Refrigeration Engineering).
• Familiarity with applicable safety standards, F-gas regulations, and health and safety practices for site work.
• Ability to read technical drawings, use diagnostic tools, and work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to client sites across the region as required.

The Industrial Refrigeration Engineer salary is 45-59k + bonus + van + benefits