Refrigeration Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical process equipment industry seeks a Refrigeration Engineer to ensure reliability and performance of critical utility equipment. The role involves both planned and reactive maintenance tasks while adhering to strict health, safety, and regulatory standards. With a competitive salary up to £75K and opportunities for international travel, the position offers a dynamic working environment focused on innovation and quality service delivery.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Health scheme membership after 6 months

4x Death in Service insurance after 6 months

Qualifications

• Certified F-GAS 2079 CAT 1 and Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Refrigeration or equivalent.
• Solid experience in refrigeration service with strong IT skills.
• Proactive attitude and focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on refrigeration equipment.
• Diagnose faults and conduct repairs on-site.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Solid experience within the refrigeration service industry

Strong IT skills

Mechanical or electro-engineering qualifications

Experience in utilities systems

Proactive, results-oriented attitude

Education

F-GAS 2079 CAT 1 certification

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Refrigeration or equivalent

Job description

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Location: Based fully remote in the UK with International Travel

About the Company:

Our client, a leading company in the pharmaceutical process equipment industry, is committed to providing comprehensive installation, commissioning, maintenance, and support services for a wide range of equipment used across various sectors including pharma, biotech, food, healthcare, academia, and other process industries. Their products cover equipment like freeze dryers, centrifugal evaporators, high-pressure homogenizers, cryogenic storage vessels, and more.

About the Role:

As a Refrigeration Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of vital utility equipment. Based in the UK, you will be part of a dynamic, fast-paced team and will have the opportunity to make an impact both locally and internationally. This role offers a mix of planned and reactive maintenance, plant improvements, and troubleshooting, all while adhering to strict health and safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on refrigeration and utility equipment
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on-site
• Record equipment history and maintain quality documentation
• Provide detailed handovers to team members
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and GMP regulations at all times
• Manage contractors and ensure adherence to site procedures
• Support continuous improvement efforts and contribute ideas for equipment reliability

Qualifications:

F-GAS 2079 CAT 1 certification

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Refrigeration or equivalent qualification

Required Skills:

• Solid experience within the refrigeration service industry
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Mechanical or electro-engineering qualifications (preferred)
• Experience in utilities systems (boilers, HVAC, compressors) is advantageous
• Prior experience in pharmaceutical engineering and freeze dryer systems is a bonus
• Proactive, results-oriented attitude with a focus on continuous improvement

Package:

Competitive salary up to £75K based on experience

Hours: Monday to Thursday (08:30-17:00), Friday (08:30-14:30)

4x Death in Service insurance after 6 months

Health scheme membership after 6 months

How to Apply:

If you're a Refrigeration Engineer looking to join a company that values innovation and high-quality service delivery, apply today and join our growing team!