Refrigeration Engineer

The Electronics Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ipswich is looking for a skilled Refrigeration Engineer to install and maintain refrigeration systems in commercial and industrial settings. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a strong work ethic. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, benefits including a company van, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

23 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Company van, mobile phone, and uniform

Genuine opportunities for progression

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on commercial and/or industrial refrigeration systems.
• Full, valid UK driving licence is required.
• Experience in ammonia handling is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and service a wide range of refrigeration systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Liaise effectively with the office team and update customers.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Prioritisation

Education

City & Guilds 2079 Category 1 F-Gas Certification

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds equivalent in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Job description

Refrigeration Engineer – Commercial & Industrial

£40,000 – £47,000

Ipswich

Our client are seeking skilled and experienced Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers with a strong track record in delivering high-quality service. If you have the technical capability and professionalism to support our customers across commercial and industrial environments, we’d like to hear from you.

About the Role

Working from our Ipswich office, you will install, maintain, and service a wide range of refrigeration system's from small commercial units to large industrial plant. You’ll work across East Anglia, with occasional travel further afield.

You will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing faults on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, often working under pressure and independently. Strong communication skills are essential, allowing you to liaise effectively with our office team and clearly update customers on work carried out.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• City & Guilds 2079 Category 1 F‑Gas Certification
• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds equivalent in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
• Proven experience working on commercial and/or industrial refrigeration systems (air conditioning experience beneficial)
• Full, valid UK driving licence
• Strong organisational, prioritisation, and communication skills

Desirable (Not Essential)

• City & Guilds (or equivalent) qualification in Ammonia (NH₃) handling
• Hydrocarbon refrigeration qualification

What We Offer

• 40‑hour working week, with participation in an out‑of‑hours call‑out rota
• Company van, mobile phone, and uniform
• 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• A permanent role with genuine opportunities for progression
• Competitive salary with overtime available