Refrigeration Engineer

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Dartford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is recruiting for a Refrigeration Engineer in Dartford to join a rapidly expanding food manufacturing company. The role involves servicing and maintaining a wide range of production machinery and refrigeration systems, with training in PLC systems and a clear pathway into management.

The position is site-based with Monday to Friday hours. Candidates should have a manufacturing background and be commutable to Dartford.

Qualifications

• Refrigeration Engineer with a manufacturing background.
• Site-based role in a growing company.
• Training on PLC systems and a clear management pathway.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repair of food production machinery.
• Diagnosing and fault-finding on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Site-based responsibilities with structured shifts (Mon-Fri).
• Adherence to shift times: 6:30 am - 3:30 pm or 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Skills

Refrigeration Engineer

Manufacturing background

PLC training

Job description

£45,000 - £50,000 + Training + Flexible Start/Finish + Days Based + Company Benefits Dartford

Are you a Refrigeration Engineer or similar with a manufacturing background looking to join a rapidly expanding company that will invest in your development through PLC training and provide a clear pathway into management?

This well-established food manufacturing company supplies high-quality products to major retailers and food service customers. With continued investment in employee training, advanced manufacturing technology, and ongoing site expansion, the business offers excellent career development opportunities alongside a supportive and collaborative working environment.

In this role, you will carry out a balanced mix of planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown repairs across a wide range of production machinery and refrigeration systems. You will be responsible for diagnosing and fault-finding on both mechanical and electrical equipment.

This role would suit a Refrigeration Engineer with a manufacturing background looking for a site-based role in a growing company who offer training on PLC systems and a clear pathway into management.

The Role:

• Carrying out the servicing, maintenance and repair of a wide range of food production machinery
• Diagnosing and fault-finding on both mechanical and electrical systems
• Site-based
• Monday to Friday 6:30 am - 3:30 pm or 8 am- 5 pm

The Person:

• Manufacturing background
• Commutable to Dartford

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.