Industrial Refrigeration Engineer (South East England)

Cross Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Group is seeking a skilled Industrial Refrigeration Engineer to join our growing team. You will service, maintain and repair commercial and industrial refrigeration systems across client sites in the UK, using mainly HFC refrigerants and ensuring safe, compliant operation.

The role requires 3+ years’ experience, Level 3 NVQ refrigeration qualifications, a full UK driving licence, and strong fault finding.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in service and maintenance of commercial and industrial refrigeration plants.
• Level 3 NVQ Certificate in installing and commissioning refrigeration OR Level 3 NVQ Diploma in servicing and maintaining refrigeration
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong fault finding and problem solving skills
• Competence in carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Good working knowledge of refrigeration controls and electrical systems
• Safe handling of refrigerants and adherence to F-Gas regulations
• Strong understanding of health & safety practices within industrial environments
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills for interacting with clients and colleagues

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair industrial refrigeration systems
• Fault finding and diagnostics on complex systems
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency call-outs
• Ensure all work complies with health & safety regulation
• Complete service reports and documentation accurately
• Build strong working relationships with clients

Skills

Fault finding

PPM scheduling

Reading wiring diagrams

HFC refrigerants

Health & safety

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Client communication

Education

Level 3 NVQ Certificate in installing and commissioning refrigeration

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in servicing and maintaining refrigeration

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Industrial Refrigeration Engineer to join our growing team. This role involves the service, maintenance, and repair of industrial refrigeration systems across a range of client sites. You’ll be working on a variety of systems mainly using HFC refrigerants, ensuring that the equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards.

This a full time role for a chiller / refrigeration engineer at cross-group working within the UK. The engineer will be responsible for providing preventative and reactive service and maintenance in commercial and industrial refrigeration, fruit ripening and industrial temperature control.

Essential Experience and Qualifications

3+ years’ experience in Service, Maintenance of Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration plants.

• Level 3 NVQ Certificate in installing and commissioning refrigeration OR Level 3 NVQ Diploma in servicing and maintaining refrigeration

Full UK driving licence

Strong fault finding and problem solving skills

Competence in carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Good working knowledge of refrigeration controls and electrical systems
• Safe handling of refrigerants and adherence to F-Gas regulations
• Strong understanding of health & safety practices within industrial environments
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills for interacting with clients and colleagues

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to delivering high-quality work
• Calm under pressure, especially during breakdowns and emergency call-outs
• Professional and customer-focused with good communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing work environments and schedules
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
• Team player who can also take initiative when working alone
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Honest, dependable, and takes pride in their work

Experience working within food production, cold storage and distribution environments

Experience working with remote monitoring systems and BMS controls

Key responsibilities

Service, maintain, and repair industrial refrigeration systems

Fault finding and diagnostics on complex systems

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

Respond to breakdowns and emergency call-outs

Ensure all work complies with health & safety regulation

Complete service reports and documentation accurately

Build strong working relationships with clients

Operating throughout Ireland and across the UK we are able to offer significant opportunities for travel and career progression within the Cross Group of companies. Working for Cross is more than just a job, you’ll be welcomed into a tight-knit family oriented community who strive to be the best, whilst enjoying the benefits of with working for a world class employer.

At Cross, we don’t do things by half measures and you are guaranteed some appealing benefits as standard.