Pharmaceutical Refrigeration Engineer (Field Based)

Kinetica; England; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Field Refrigeration Engineer to oversee the installation and maintenance of pharmaceutical freeze dryers. The role requires F-Gas certification and expertise in both electrical and mechanical engineering. Candidates should be prepared for extensive travel and working independently. Join a dynamic team supporting biotech clients with innovative refrigeration solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with freeze dryers or complex refrigeration systems.
• Ability to travel frequently (70%+) for customer site visits.
• Strong problem-solving skills in on-site and off-site situations.

Responsibilities

• Install freeze drying equipment and perform site testing.
• Provide qualification, calibration and breakdown support.
• Serve as the expert on refrigeration concerns and technical documents.

Skills

F-Gas certification

Electrical engineering background

Mechanical engineering background

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Technical documentation skills

Job description

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Senior Field Refrigeration Engineer – UK – Pharmaceutical Freeze Drying

About the Company:

We are looking for an experienced F-Gas certified Refrigeration Engineer to oversee customer service, maintenance and commissioning of pharmaceutical freeze dryers for a CDMO based in the UK.

Our client specializes in the sale, installation, service, and emergency support of industrial freeze dryers, evaporators, and homogenizers for pharmaceutical and biotech companies across the UK and Europe.

You will be part of a dynamic team of field engineers, led by the Engineering Director, providing critical support to pharmaceutical and biotech customers.

Responsibilities:

• Installation and site acceptance testing of freeze drying equipment on-site with customers across the UK.
• Performing qualification, calibration, and service tasks, along with breakdown support at the customer sites.
• Acting as the company’s go-to expert on refrigeration, handling both on-site and off-site technical documentation, return-to-base repairs, and warranty issues.
• Supporting the Engineering Director to ensure maximum efficiency in scheduling and resource allocation.

Requirements:

• F-Gas certified multi-skilled Refrigeration Engineer with a background in both electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Experience with freeze dryers or other complex pharmaceutical/biotech refrigeration (operating at -70°C or lower)
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• UK-based and able to travel frequently (70%+) to customer sites, including overnight stays

Interested? Please contact Alex Smith at [e-mail] or apply directly via the LinkedIn advertisement.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Customer Service

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Engineering Services

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