Refrigeration Engineer

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Mller; Greenhill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology and industrial leader is seeking an experienced IREF Lead Technician in Greenhill, UK. The role involves leading diagnosis and repairs of system malfunctions while providing technical coaching to the service team. Key qualifications include sector-specific certifications and advanced knowledge in Industrial Refrigeration systems. The candidate will maintain relationships with customers, document system status, and oversee subcontractors as necessary. Join a company that supports customers across various industries including food manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with major manufacturers such as SABROE, Frick, York, Bitzer, Howden.
• Valid driving licence is required.
• Complex product and advanced system knowledge within Industrial Refrigeration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive customer relationships and document equipment status.
• Provide technical support and training to service team members.
• Oversee subcontractor activities as needed.

Skills

Technical coaching

Customer relationship management

Complex product knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Relevant trade qualifications (e.g. BAS/BNS, HVAC, Refrigeration)

Ammonia certification

Tools

HFC, Ammonia & CO₂ systems

DX, pumped, flooded, multistage systems

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a competent IREF Lead Technician, who can lead diagnosis and repairs of system malfunctions, requiring specific technical knowledge and relevant qualifications as well as an understanding of time and equipment requirements. You will act as a subject expert, keeping the customer informed on the nature of service provided, outstanding issues, recommend system enhancement/upgrade and provide the customer with advice/training in system operations as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain positive customer relationships, ensuring pro‑active feedback and documentation of equipment and system status and work completed.
• Provide technical coaching to less experienced service team members and coordinate on‑site work activity for highly complex, multi‑person jobs.
• Oversee activities of subcontractors when required.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in the specific trade (e.g. BAS/BNS, HVAC, Refrigeration).
• Complex product knowledge and advanced system knowledge within Industrial Refrigeration.
• Ammonia certification is essential.
• Valid driving licence.
• Experience working with HFC, Ammonia & CO₂ systems.
• Experience with major manufacturers such as SABROE, Frick, York, Bitzer, Howden.
• Experience with DX, pumped, flooded, multistage systems.

Company Overview

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in over 150 countries. Our Industrial Refrigeration (IREF) division delivers project solutions, maintenance & service solutions that support customers manufacturing, cold storage and R&D testing requirements. We are the OEM for SABROE, Frick Compressors & York products with trained engineers located nationally providing project solutions along with planned, preventative & reactive works to target markets including meat, poultry, food manufacturing, beverage, cold storage, general manufacturing, leisure, pharmaceutical & automotive industries.