Process Cooling Engineer

Atlas Copco; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco UK is seeking a Process Cooling Engineer to service and support process cooling equipment across the South. This field-based role requires regular travel to customer sites, offering autonomy and exposure to advanced refrigeration systems.

You will perform maintenance, diagnose faults, handle设备 installations, and provide clear technical guidance while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. A relevant engineering background is preferred and a valid driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical or electrical service role.
• Familiarity with refrigeration/thermal systems is a plus.
• Willingness to obtain/hold FGas certification if required.
• Full UK driving licence or international equivalent within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance, inspections and repairs on process cooling equipment.
• Diagnose faults, especially chillers, and implement effective repairs.
• Install, commission and start up new equipment at customer sites.
• Produce accurate service reports and maintain documentation.
• Communicate clearly with customers and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and FGAS regulations.

Skills

Mechanical service

Electrical service

Customer focus

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Your role

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Process Cooling Engineer to join our team, supporting industry-leading process cooling equipment across the South. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our customers’ systems operate reliably, efficiently, and safely, while delivering an outstanding service experience.

This is a field-based position with regular travel to customer sites, offering variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to work with advanced technologies across a range of industries.

• Carrying out routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on process cooling equipment
• Diagnosing and resolving faults, particularly relating to chiller performance
• Installing, commissioning, and starting up new equipment
• Completing accurate service reports and maintaining detailed documentation
• Supporting customers with clear communication and technical advice
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards and F-Gas regulations
• Promoting safe working practices and using appropriate PPE
• Keeping up to date with refrigeration systems, controls, and automation
• Collaborating with colleagues and sharing knowledge across the team
• Supporting occasional overtime or emergency call-outs when required

To succeed, you will need

We recognise that great candidates don’t always meet every requirement, so if you have relevant experience and a willingness to learn, we’d still love to hear from you.

• Experience in a mechanical or electrical service role
• A qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• Background in refrigeration and thermal systems
• Understanding of chillers, including pumps and heat exchangers
• Experience working within an F-Gas regulated environment (or willingness to obtain certification)
• Full driving licence (UK or international within 12 months)
• Comfortable using digital tools and learning new systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused approach

In return, we offer

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Ongoing training and development to grow your technical skills
• Opportunities to work with industry-leading technology
• A role with autonomy, variety, and real impact

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