Industrial Refrigeration Engineer (Co2)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Door-to-door pay

Paid overtime

Engineer bonus scheme

Company vehicle (choice available)

34 days holiday (including statutory)

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Start People Ltd is seeking an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Engineer with strong CO2 expertise in the South East. The role is field-based across Hertfordshire, Sussex, Kent and Essex, offering a challenging mix of technical autonomy and long-term career progression.

You will service, maintain, install and commission industrial refrigeration systems, with a focus on NH3/CO2 platforms, diagnosing complex electrical and mechanical faults, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Industrial Refrigeration Engineer.
• Co2 experience is essential (Ammonia training can be provided).
• Strong fault-finding skills on electrical & mechanical systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance and fault finding on industrial refrigeration systems.
• Installation and commissioning of systems.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults.
• Support site operations and maintain strong client relationships.
• Mentor junior engineers and apprentices.

Skills

Co2 expertise

Electrical & mechanical fault finding

Installation & commissioning

Mentoring juniors

Tools

Sabroe compressors

GEA compressors

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

If you have most or all of the above, we want to hear from you.

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