Industrial Refrigeration Technician

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Training and career development opportunities

Job summary

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai is seeking a skilled technician for industrial refrigeration systems. Responsible for client interactions, maintenance tasks, and production of compliance reports. The position requires a F-GAS 2079 certification and an ammonia handling qualification.

Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and access to professional training. This role will enable you to work independently while being part of a collaborative team dedicated to maintaining high standards of safety and service.

Qualifications

• F-GAS 2079 certification and ammonia handling qualification are mandatory.
• Experience with SABROE, Frick, York, Bitzer systems is preferable.
• Understanding of DX systems is important.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to technical contact for clients.
• Carry out planned maintenance and suggest upgrades.
• Produce detailed technical reports meeting safety standards.

Skills

F-GAS 2079 certification

Ammonia handling qualification

Experience with HFC, ammonia, CO₂ systems

Strong knowledge of multistage systems

Ability to read technical documentation

Self-motivated and team-oriented

Education

Completed refrigeration apprenticeship

Recognised qualification (e.g. C&G)

Job description

What you will do

Our Industrial Refrigeration (IREF) division delivers project, maintenance, and service solutions supporting manufacturing, cold storage, and R&D testing. As the OEM for SABROE, Frick Compressors, and York products, we provide service with highly trained engineers offering preventative and reactive support across industries including meat & poultry, food & beverage, leisure, pharma, automotive, and general manufacturing.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary with premium overtime rates
• Standby allowance, paid call‑outs, and travel time
• Fully equipped service vehicle, mobile, tablet, PPE, and specialist tools
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with a Holiday Purchase Scheme (up to 10 days)
• Comprehensive benefits: pension, life assurance, EAP, referral bonuses, retail discounts, Cycle2Work, and discounts on Johnson Controls security products
• Access to top‑tier training and career development
• Safety‑first culture through our Zero Harm policy

Your role

• Act as the go‑to technical contact for clients, diagnosing and resolving issues on industrial refrigeration and chiller systems.
• Carry out planned maintenance, communicate findings clearly, and suggest upgrades or improvements.
• Produce detailed technical reports and ensure all work meets health and safety standards.
• Work mobile (Mon–Fri, standby 1 in 5), often independently but within a supportive, collaborative team.

What we’re looking for

• F‑GAS 2079 certification and ammonia handling qualification
• Completed refrigeration apprenticeship and recognised qualification (e.g. C&G) preferred
• Experience with HFC, ammonia, CO₂ systems and brands such as SABROE, Frick, York, Bitzer, Howden
• Strong knowledge of DX, pumped, flooded, and multistage systems
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation (electrical/fluid schemes, piping/psychrometric diagrams)
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and team‑oriented