Refrigeration Engineer

OCS; Derby; 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 team. The role involves maintaining and repairing refrigeration systems, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The company offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Overtime available

Company tools and van provided

Uniform and PPE provided

Training and upskilling opportunities

Career progression within a growing company

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Performing routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out efficient repairs.

Skills

Problem Solving

Diagnostic Skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Job description

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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 our Technical Services mobile team on a Major Retail contract with opportunities to support other Commercial and Residential contracts in our expanding division.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing refrigeration and air conditioning systems (commercial and/or industrial).
• Performing routine inspections and preventive maintenance on systems and components.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out efficient repairs, minimizing downtime.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental and health and safety regulations.
• Maintaining detailed service records and reports.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
• Collaborating with clients, subcontractors, and team members to ensure project success.
• Advising on system improvements and upgrades where necessary.
• Providing 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 opportunities
• HAPI App discounts and vouchers
• Refer a friend scheme with rewards up to £500
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to internal diversity and inclusion community – "CHROMA"
• Internal Mental Health First Aiders
• Immediate access to "Opportunity" learning platform
• Career progression within a growing company
• Access to "WageStream" for real-time wage tracking and instant access to 30% of earned pay

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