Refrigeration engineer

Energy Jobline AZ; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Engineer based in Birmingham to perform planned and reactive maintenance on refrigeration systems for major UK supermarket clients. The role requires technical expertise and flexibility for on-call duties. The company offers a range of benefits to support professional and personal growth.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday (Inc. Bank Holidays)

Private Pension

HealthShield Cashback Plan

Employee Discount Platform

Employee Value Awards

Costco Personal Membership Subscription

Mental and Physical Health Services

Electric Car Scheme

Discounted Bus Travel

Qualifications

• Multiple years’ experience working with supermarket refrigeration systems.
• Flexible to be part of the 24/7 on-call rota every 1:4 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out PPM and reactive refrigeration maintenance across several sites.
• Service and repair a range of CO2 refrigeration pack equipment.

Skills

Refrigeration

Technical Drawing

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Refrigeration

City and Guilds 2079-1 FGas Category 1

Job description

Job Title: Refrigeration Engineer

Location: Midlands (Ideally Birmingham based)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 Hours Per Week

Salary: £45,923 Total Salary (Inclusive of Standby Payment (1:4 x 13 Periods), Overtime, Travel Time)

An exciting opportunity has emerged for an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join our company to work with one of our major UK supermarket clients. The role will involve carrying out planned and reactive refrigeration maintenance across several retail stores, maintaining, and repairing a range of refrigeration equipment. Additionally, you will undertake regular planned store visits to complete reactive work, PPMs, and minor repairs as requested by the customer.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Carrying out PPM and reactive refrigeration maintenance across a number of sites.
2. Service and repair a range of CO₂ refrigeration pack equipment.
3. Identify non-repairable faults in plant and machinery and promptly advise the Refrigeration Manager of findings, with recommendations regarding suitable replacement.
4. Carry out minor alterations and installations within the individual’s technical competence in accordance with current specifications.

Qualifications / Experience:

Essential

1. SVQ/NVQ Level 3 within Refrigeration or Equivalent Qualification.
2. City and Guilds 2079-1 FGas Category 1.

Desirable but not essential:

1. City and Guilds 7671 18th Edition.
2. City and Guilds Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Refrigeration System Services.

The ideal candidate:

1. Multiple years’ experience working with supermarket refrigeration systems.
2. Flexible to be part of the 24/7 on-call rota every 1:4 weeks.
3. Full driving license.
4. Experience using a PDA system.
5. Ability to read technical drawings.
6. Carried out PPM and reactive maintenance within a similar retail environment.

What We Offer:

At City, we take pride in supporting our colleagues with a fantastic range of exciting benefits designed to enhance both their professional and personal lives. From exclusive perks to valuable rewards, we’re committed to ensuring our team feels valued, motivated, and empowered. Our benefits include:

• 33 Days Holiday (Inc. Bank Holidays)
• Private Pension
• HealthShield Cashback Plan - Reclaim part of your dental/optical costs
• OneCity – Employee Discount Platform
• Employee Value Awards up to the value of £250
• Access to Costco Personal Membership Subscription
• Mental and Physical Health Services (Wisdom, Thrive, SkinVision)
• Electric Car Scheme (Criteria Applies)
• First Bus Commuter Club – Discounted Bus Travel

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