Process Cooling Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Industry-leading technology

Autonomy and impact

Job summary

Atlas Copco is seeking a skilled Process Cooling Engineer to support industrial cooling equipment across the South of the UK. This field-based role involves regular travel to customer sites, with autonomy and exposure to advanced cooling technologies.

The role focuses on maintenance, fault diagnosis, installation, and customer engineering support, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Training and development opportunities are provided to grow technical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical or electrical service role.
• Background in refrigeration and thermal systems is beneficial.
• Willingness to obtain F-Gas certification if not already held.
• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and customer-focused communication.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical service experience

Electrical service experience

F-Gas awareness/certification

Full UK driving licence

Customer-focused approach

Digital tools proficiency

Education

Mechanical or electrical engineering qualification

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

• 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

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Harriet Strauss

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