Process Cooling Engineer

Atlas Copco; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Copco in the United Kingdom seeks a Process Cooling Engineer to support customers with field-based service across the South. You will maintain, diagnose, install and commission process cooling equipment, travelling to site as needed and delivering an outstanding service experience.

You will work with chillers, pumps and heat exchangers, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and providing clear technical advice.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical or electrical service role.
• Background in refrigeration and thermal systems.
• Full driving licence (UK or international).
• Willingness to obtain F‑Gas certification is a plus.

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

Field service experience

Mechanical service

Electrical service

Customer focus

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Engineering degree

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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