Refrigeration Engineer

Manchester Arndale; Bromley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Engineer to join their Technical Services mobile team. The role involves maintaining and repairing refrigeration and air conditioning systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing emergency support. The company offers career progression, training, and a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Overtime available

Company tools and van provided

Uniform and PPE Provided

Tablet and Phone Provided

Training and Upskilling available

Refer a friend scheme with up to £500 of rewards!

Career progression within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a refrigeration engineer (3+ years ideal).
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration cycles, electrical systems, and HVAC components.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and carry out efficient repair work.

Skills

Problem Solving

Diagnostic Skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

F-Gas Certification

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment

About The Role:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join ourTechnical Services mobile team on a Major Retail contract with opportunities to support other Commercial and Residential contracts in our continually expanding division

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and repair refrigeration and air conditioning systems (commercial and/or industrial).
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on systems and components.
• Diagnose faults and carry out efficient repair work, minimizing downtime.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and health and safety regulations.
• Maintain detailed service records and reports.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Work with clients, subcontractors, and team members to ensure project success.
• Advise on system improvements and upgrades where necessary.
• Provide emergency call-out support on a rotational basis, if required.

Essential Hiring Criteria:

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (or equivalent).
• F-Gas certification (Category 1 preferred).
• Proven experience as a refrigeration engineer (3+ years ideal).
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration cycles, electrical systems, and HVAC components.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Full UK driving licence (or local equivalent, if outside the UK).

Benefits

• Overtime available
• All Travel paid with a deduction of 30 mins each way
• Company tools and van provided
• Uniform and PPE Provided
• Tablet and Phone Provided
• Training and Upskilling available
• HAPI App discounts and vouchers
• Refer a friend scheme with up to £500 of rewards!
• Join our Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to “CHROMA”, our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community – join a committee or take part in our events
• Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders
• Immediate access to “Opportunity” our internal Learning and Development platform
• Career progression within a growing company.
• Access to “WageStream” giving you the ability to track your wages in real time and access 30% of your earned pay instantly.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.