Refrigeration Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to service and maintain refrigeration systems across Scotland. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in retail environments and knowledge of CO₂ and hydrocarbon systems. The successful candidate will enjoy a salary of up to £48,000 DOE, travel pay, and excellent benefits including holidays and a company van.

Benefits

33 days holidays including bank holidays

Company van

Pension contribution

Private Medical (optional)

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a refrigeration engineer in retail environments.
• Strong working knowledge of CO₂ and hydrocarbon systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular service, maintenance and repair tasks on refrigeration systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues in high-pressure CO₂ and hydrocarbon systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and client specifications.

Skills

Knowledge of CO₂ systems

Knowledge of hydrocarbon systems

Problem solving

Education

F-Gas Category 1 certification

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Job description

Position: Refrigeration Engineer

Location: Scotland – National travel required

Salary: Up to £48,000 DOE

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Retail Refrigeration Engineer to join a leading national contractor covering supermarket and retail refrigeration sites across the UK. The role involves service, maintenance, and repair of a variety of refrigeration systems, including CO₂, hydrocarbon, and F‑Gas based systems. The engineer will support long‑standing clients such as Aldi, Scotmid COOP and WHSmith.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular service, maintenance and repair tasks on refrigeration systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues in high‑pressure CO₂, hydrocarbon, and other F‑Gas systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and client specifications.
• Provide door‑to‑door travel to client sites across Scotland.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a refrigeration engineer in retail environments.
• Strong working knowledge of CO₂ and hydrocarbon systems.
• F‑Gas Category 1 certification essential.
• Desirable: City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel across Scotland.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £48,000 DOE.
• 40‑hour week.
• Door‑to‑door travel pay.
• 33 days holidays, including bank holidays.
• Call‑out rates: £200 standby (1‑6) growing to £200 (1‑8).
• Overtime rates at £30 per hour.
• Company Renault Trafic van (top spec) – optional personal use.
• 3% pension contribution.
• 4× Life Assurance.
• Optional Private Medical.