Industrial Refrigeration Engineer (Co2)

Start People Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Door-to-door pay

Paid overtime

Engineers bonus scheme

Company vehicle (choice available)

34 days holiday (including statutory)

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Start People Ltd are recruiting an Industrial Refrigeration Engineer (Co2) to service, install, and commission industrial refrigeration systems across client sites in the South East. The role is field-based, offering autonomy and a clear path for career progression.

The ideal candidate has proven Co2 experience, strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills, and a full UK driving licence. Ammonia training can be provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Industrial Refrigeration Engineer.
• Essential Co2 experience; ammonia training can be provided.
• Exceptional fault-finding skills (electrical & mechanical).
• Experience with compressor overhauls (e.g. Sabroe, GEA or similar).
• Installation and commissioning experience.
• Able to mentor and support junior engineers.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and fault finding on industrial refrigeration systems.
• Installations and commissioning across client sites.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and optimise systems.
• Provide on-site support to management and maintain client relationships.
• Mentor junior engineers and apprentices.

Skills

Co2 experience

Fault-finding

Electrical faults

Driving licence

Job description

Industrial Refrigeration Engineer (Co2)

Herts, Sussex, Kent and Essex - (Field-Based)

£50,000 - £55,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Engineer with strong Co2 expertise looking for a role where your skills are genuinely valued?

We're supporting a growing and highly regarded engineering business that is expanding its team in the South East. This is a field-based position offering a mix of technical challenge, autonomy, and long-term career progression.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the service, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of industrial refrigeration systems across a range of client sites.

This role suits someone who enjoys problem-solving, working independently, and being a key technical expert in the field.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Service, maintenance, and fault finding on industrial refrigeration systems
• Working extensively with ammonia (NH3) and Co2 systems
• Carrying out system installations and commissioning
• Diagnosing complex electrical and mechanical faults
• Supporting site operations and maintaining strong client relationships
• Assisting in the development of junior engineers and apprentices
• Providing on-site support to management when required

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as an Industrial Refrigeration Engineer
• Essential: Co2 experience (Ammonia training can be provided)
• Exceptional fault-finding skills (electrical & mechanical)
• Experience with compressor overhauls (e.g. Sabroe, GEA or similar)
• Installation and commissioning experience
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills
• Ability to mentor and support junior engineers
• Full UK driving licence

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000
• Door-to-door pay
• Paid overtime
• Engineers bonus scheme
• Company vehicle (choice available)
• 34 days holiday (including statutory)
• Company pension scheme
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing business