Refrigeration Engineer

Branta Consulting Limited; Durham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and safety benefits

Job summary

Branta Consulting Limited, in partnership with an established national maintenance provider, seeks a seasoned Mobile Refrigeration Engineer for the North East service division. The role spans diverse commercial sites including retail estates, offices, healthcare, hospitality and public sector buildings.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on commercial refrigeration and light air-conditioning systems, ensure F-Gas compliance, and liaise with estate managers and FM helpdesks on

Qualifications

• F-Gas certificate required.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or equivalent experience.
• Proven mobile commercial service, breakdown repair and maintenance experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across commercial refrigeration and light air-conditioning systems.
• Service, repair and maintain multi-decks, walk-in chillers/freezers, and VRF/VRV units.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, replace components, and perform testing and re-gassing where needed.
• Ensure compliance with UK F-Gas and ODS regulations and maintain leak logs.
• Act as the on-site professional face, communicating with estate managers and FM helpdesks.

Skills

F-Gas certificate

Mobile service experience

Fault finding

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Branta is partnering with an established, fast-growing national maintenance provider to appoint an experienced Mobile Refrigeration Engineer to join their expanding North East service division.

Covering a diverse commercial portfolio across the region—including retail estates, commercial offices, healthcare facilities, hospitality, and public sector buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Carry out routine PPM, rapid diagnostic fault-finding, and emergency reactive repairs across a wide range of commercial refrigeration and light air-conditioning systems.
• Plant Coverage: Service, repair, and maintain multi-decks, walk-in chillers/freezers, cellar cooling systems, split systems, VRF/VRV units, and small-to-medium central pack plant.
• Diagnostics & Overhauls: Diagnose mechanical and electrical control faults, replace key components (compressors, expansion valves, fan motors, sensors), and carry out pressure testing, evacuation, and safe re-gassing.
• F-Gas Compliance: Maintain detailed refrigerant usage logs, execute mandatory electronic leak checks, and ensure all site works adhere strictly to UK F-Gas and ODS regulations.
• Customer Interaction: Act as the professional face of the company on site, liaising directly with estate managers, store operators, and FM helpdesks to communicate repair progress and remedial recommendations.

Candidate Profile

• Essential Certification: F-Gas certificate.
• Vocational Background: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (or equivalent time-served trade expertise).
• Technical Experience: Demonstrable experience in mobile commercial service, breakdown repair, and maintenance across diverse commercial sites.
• Licence: Full UK Driving Licence.