Refrigeration Engineer

Calibre Search; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

33 days holiday

Life insurance

Pension with employer matching

Job summary

Calibre Search is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to service Birmingham and the surrounding West Midlands. The role focuses on planned maintenance and reactive repairs across a major supermarket estate, with CO2 pack systems and a defined patch.

You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and contribute to ensuring safe, efficient refrigeration operations across multiple sites. The package includes a £50,784 base salary, £2,535 standby, £2,000 joining bonus, and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
• F-Gas Category 1 qualification, C&G 2079-1 or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across supermarket sites.
• Service and maintain commercial refrigeration systems, including CO2 pack systems.
• Diagnose refrigeration, electrical and control faults.
• Attend breakdowns and complete repairs to minimise equipment downtime.
• Identify defective components and recommend appropriate repair or replacement solutions.
• Complete minor installations, alterations and remedial works within your competence.
• Carry out inspections and ensure refrigeration systems operate safely and efficiently.
• Complete service reports and maintenance documentation accurately.

Skills

F-Gas Category 1

C&G 2079-1

Driving licence

Electrical fault finding

Education

NVQ/SVQ in Refrigeration

Tools

CO2 systems knowledge

Job description

Salary: GBP50784 - GBP55319 per annum + VAN, OVERTIME, 33 DAYS HOLIDAY

Birmingham & West Midlands

£55,319 Total Package Before Overtime + £2,000 Joining Bonus + Overtime + Company Vehicle + 33 Days Holiday

Permanent | Full Time | 45 Hours Per Week

An established supermarket refrigeration contract is looking for an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to cover Birmingham and the surrounding West Midlands area.

The package includes a £50,784 basic salary, £2,535 standby allowance and a £2,000 joining bonus, taking the total package to £55,319 before overtime and the joining bonus. With overtime available and typical earnings potentially exceeding £60,000, this is a strong option for an engineer looking for long-term stability and good earning potential.

You'll work across a major supermarket estate, carrying out planned maintenance, reactive repairs and breakdown work on commercial refrigeration equipment, including CO2 refrigeration pack systems.

The role offers a defined regional patch, a planned 1 in 4 standby rota and access to further technical training.

The Role

As a Refrigeration Engineer, you'll support refrigeration maintenance across multiple supermarket sites throughout Birmingham and the West Midlands.

You’ll carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), respond to breakdowns, diagnose faults and complete repairs to keep refrigeration equipment operating reliably.

The work includes commercial refrigeration plant and CO2 pack systems. You’ll also identify defects, recommend repairs or replacement components and complete minor installations and modifications within your competence.

You’ll have the equipment, tools and PPE required to carry out the role, alongside support from managers who understand refrigeration engineering and the demands of a supermarket maintenance contract.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across supermarket sites.

Service and maintain commercial refrigeration systems, including CO2 refrigeration pack systems.

Diagnose refrigeration, electrical and control faults.

Attend breakdowns and complete repairs to minimise equipment downtime.

Identify defective components and recommend appropriate repair or replacement solutions.

Complete minor installations, alterations and remedial works within your competence.

Carry out inspections and ensure refrigeration systems operate safely and efficiently.

Complete service reports and maintenance documentation accurately.

Follow site procedures, health and safety requirements and relevant refrigeration regulations.

Participate in a planned 1 in 4 standby and call-out rota.

What You'll Need

NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.

F-Gas Category 1 qualification, C&G 2079-1 or equivalent.

Full UK driving licence.

Desirable experience and qualifications

Experience working as a Refrigeration Engineer or Commercial Refrigeration Engineer.

Experience servicing commercial or supermarket refrigeration systems.

Knowledge of supermarket refrigeration plant and pack systems.

CO2 refrigeration experience or certification.

Electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

18th Edition Wiring Regulations knowledge.

IPAF 3a and 3b MEWPS training.

Engineers who have strong commercial refrigeration experience but need further development in CO2 or hydrocarbon systems may still be suitable, as additional technical training can be provided.

Salary and Benefits

The package is structured to give you a strong guaranteed income, with additional earning potential through overtime.

£2,535 annual standby payment

£2,000 joining bonus, subject to terms and conditions

£55,319 total package including standby and joining bonus

Overtime available to increase earnings, with potential OTE of £60,000+

Planned 1 in 4 standby rota

Company vehicle

Specialist tools and PPE provided

33 days' annual holiday, including bank holidays

Life insurance

Pension with 5% employer matching

Salary sacrifice benefits

Ongoing technical training and development

About the Business

The business provides refrigeration maintenance and engineering support across a major UK supermarket estate.

With an established contract and ongoing maintenance requirements, the team supports refrigeration equipment across multiple retail locations. The role offers a defined working area, planned standby arrangements and the opportunity to develop your technical skills across commercial and supermarket refrigeration systems.