Refrigeration Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in refrigeration is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Engineer to join their team in Birmingham. In this customer-facing, field-based role, you will provide service, maintenance, and breakdown support for various commercial refrigeration equipment. The ideal candidate will have an FGAS qualification and strong experience with refrigeration systems, alongside a full UK driving licence. The position offers a salary of up to £42,000 and a range of benefits including travel reimbursement, holiday, and a healthcare plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Private use of company van

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Life assurance – 3x salary

Company sick pay

Sharesave scheme

Discounts on theme parks, shopping & cinema

Qualifications

• FGAS qualification is essential.
• Strong experience with commercial refrigeration systems.
• NVQ Level 2 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning is desirable.
• Must have a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide service, maintenance, and breakdown support for commercial refrigeration equipment.
• Work across the West Midlands.
• Engage with customers and provide professional advice.

Skills

FGAS qualification

Experience with commercial refrigeration systems

NVQ Level 2 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Refrigeration Engineer

Location: Birmingham / Walsall / Wolverhampton

Salary: Up to £42,000 + door to door travel

Why join us

With over 45 years in the industry, we’re one of the UK’s leading commercial catering and refrigeration service providers. Now part of a global group, we’re able to offer not only stability and career growth but also fantastic employee benefits.

You’ll be joining a team of 120 service engineers nationwide, supporting well-known names in hospitality, education, and healthcare – from restaurants and hotels to schools and care homes.

The role

You’ll be working across the West Midlands, providing service, maintenance and breakdown support for commercial refrigeration equipment including:

• Cold rooms & blast chillers
• Bottle coolers & display cabinets
• Under-counter fridges/freezers

This is a field-based, customer-facing role, where you’ll be the trusted expert providing both hands-on repairs and professional advice.

What you’ll need

• FGAS qualification (essential)
• Strong experience with commercial refrigeration systems
• NVQ Level 2 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence

What’s in it for you

• Up to £42,000 basic salary
• 40-hour working week
• Door-to-door travel paid
• 1 in 5 call-out rota (rarely called out)
• Overtime at x1.5 (Mon–Sat) / x2 (Sundays & Bank Hols)
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (option to buy 5 more)
• Private use of company van (EV option available)
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare plan (HSF)
• Life assurance – 3x salary
• Company sick pay
• Sharesave scheme
• Hapi benefits scheme (discounts on theme parks, restaurants, shopping & cinema)
• Long service awards
• Fuel card, uniform, and full PPE provided

Call Chantal at CV BAY on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)