Refrigeration Engineer

Vertu FM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided

London weighting 11%/15%

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

On-call allowance

Career progression

Job summary

Vertu FM (London) is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer to service and repair supermarket refrigeration and air conditioning systems across Camden, Hackney, Stratford and surrounding regions. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, identify faults, and support customer needs in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires full driving licence, flexibility for an on-call rota every 1 in 4 weeks, and experience with CO2 refrigeration systems.

Qualifications

• SVQ/NVQ Level 2/3 within Refrigeration or Equivalent Qualification.
• City and Guilds 2079-1 FGas Category 1.
• Full driving licence.
• Experience with supermarket refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out PPM and reactive refrigeration maintenance across sites.
• Service and repair a range of CO2 refrigeration pack equipment.
• Identify non-repairable faults and advise on replacements.
• Carry out minor alterations/installations as per specifications.

Skills

Supermarket refrigeration experience

Full driving licence

PDA system experience

Read technical drawings

PPM and reactive maintenance

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2/3 in Refrigeration

City and Guilds 2079-1 FGas Cat 1

Job description

Refrigeration Engineer

Horth London - Camden/ Hackney/Stratford

Salary £47,676 inc Standby Fee plus vehicle, and excellent package

Note - In addition, eligible candidates will receive London Weighting Allowance at either 11% or 15% of basic salary only, depending on postcode.

Permanent full time

We are working with a large, national facilities management contractor who have an excellent industry reputation, look after their staff well and have very established and stable contracts nationally.

They are currently looking to recruit a Refrigeration Engineer ideally based around the Camden/ Hackney/Stratford and surrounding regions to work on a range of refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems.

The role will involve carrying out planned and reactive refrigeration maintenance across supermarket 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:

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

• Requirement toparticipateon an out of hours standby rota. Responsible for arranging & communication of any coverrequireddue to holidays/ unforeseen circumstances to line manager.

The ideal candidate:

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

Qualifications / Experience:

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

What's on Offer

• Basic salary £47,676 (inclusive of13 periods ofstandby)
• Note - In addition, eligible candidates will receive London Weighting Allowance at either 11% or 15% of basic salary only, depending on postcode.
• OTE £60,000 (based on typical engineer earningsover the last 12 months)
• Vehicle and Travel paid except for first and last half hour of each day
• Monday - Friday 40 hours per week

• 33 days annual leave

• Callout rota 1 week in 4 week s (hours of work paid in addition to standby payment)

• Pension contribution
• Overtime available but not forced
• Genuine career progression