Refrigeration Engineer

City Facilities Management; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 47,676 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Specialist tools provided

PPE provided

33 days holiday

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Pension

Job summary

City Facilities Management is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer to service retail sites across Kent. This permanent, full-time role offers a 40-hour week and on-call balance with a base salary around £49k plus standby payments and an achievable OTE.

You will work with CO₂ refrigeration pack systems, carry out planned and reactive maintenance, and complete PMs and installations within your competence. Qualifications include NVQ/SVQ Level 2/3 and F-Gas 1.

Qualifications

• NVQ / SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning.
• F-Gas Category 1 (C&G 2079-1).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive refrigeration maintenance across retail sites.
• Working with CO₂ refrigeration pack systems.
• Diagnosing faults and recommending repair or replacement where required.
• Completing PPMs, reactive work and repairs during planned store visits.
• Carrying out small alterations and installations within your competence.

Education

NVQ / SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

F-Gas Category 1 (C&G 2079-1)

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Refrigeration Engineer – City FM

Location: Kent

Contract: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

OTE: £55K - £60K + £2K Joining bonus (terms and conditions apply)

Basic Salary: £49,003 per annum (Inclusive of Standby Payment + 5% SLA payment)

Benefits: Overtime, 33 days holiday, private healthcare, pension 5% matched, discounts and salary sacrifice options

Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive refrigeration maintenance across retail sites
• Working with CO₂ refrigeration pack systems
• Diagnosing faults and recommending repair or replacement where required
• Completing PPMs, reactive work and repairs during planned store visits
• Carrying out small alterations and installations within your competence

Compensation and Working Pattern

• Basic Salary: £47,676.66 per annum (inclusive of 13 periods of standby, 1:4 weeks)
• OTE: £60,000 (based on typical engineer earnings over the last 12 months)
• 40 hour working week, overtime payable for time over contracted hours
• Planned on-call rota 1 in 4 weeks (hours of work paid in addition to standby payment)

Qualifications

• NVQ / SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
• F-Gas Category 1 (C&G 2079-1)
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years refrigeration experience on commercial or refrigeration
• Hydrocarbon (training will be provided)
• CO₂ refrigeration training / certification (training will be provided)
• IPAF 3a,b MEWPS training (training will be provided)
• Electrical Fault Finding / Wiring Reg (18th Edition)

Benefits

• Managers who understand refrigeration, not just KPIs
• Company vehicle, specialist tools, PPE provided
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Pension