Refrigeration Engineer

City FM Ltd; Redcar; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join a leading company working with major UK supermarket clients. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance of refrigeration systems across multiple stores. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in supermarket refrigeration systems.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday

Private Pension

Private Healthcare

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Multiple years’ experience with supermarket refrigeration systems.
• Flexible to be part of the 24/7 on-call rota.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out PPM and reactive refrigeration maintenance across multiple sites.
• Servicing and repairing CO2 refrigeration pack equipment.
• Identifying non-repairable faults and advising on replacements.

Skills

Refrigeration maintenance

Technical drawing reading

PDA system usage

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Refrigeration

City and Guilds 2079-1 FGas Category 1

Tools

CO2 refrigeration pack equipment

Job description

This is a permanent vacancy that will close in one month at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £45,923.75 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus (Total Salary, inclusive of Standby Payment, Overtime, Travel Time), 33 Days Holiday, Private Pension & Benefits including Private Healthcare, Life Insurance, Employee Discounts

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join our company and work with one of our major UK supermarket clients.

The role involves carrying out planned and reactive refrigeration maintenance across several retail stores, maintaining and repairing a range of refrigeration equipment. Additionally, you will undertake regular store visits to complete reactive work, PPMs, and minor repairs as requested by the customer.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Carrying out PPM and reactive refrigeration maintenance across multiple sites.
2. Servicing and repairing a range of CO2 refrigeration pack equipment.
3. Identifying non-repairable faults and advising the Refrigeration Manager with recommendations for replacements.
4. Performing minor alterations and installations within your technical competence according to current specifications.

Qualifications / Experience:

• SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Refrigeration or equivalent qualification.
• City and Guilds 2079-1 FGas Category 1.

Desirable but not essential:

• City and Guilds 7671 18th Edition.
• City and Guilds CO2 Refrigeration System Services.

The ideal candidate:

• Multiple years’ experience with supermarket refrigeration 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.
• Experience with PPM and reactive maintenance in a retail environment.

The Company

Founded in 1985 by Willie and Susan Haughey, City Refrigeration Holdings aims to make a positive impact in the facilities management industry. Built on values of collaboration and transparency, the company has grown into one of the world's most trusted facilities management providers, employing over 12,000 people across Europe, Australia, North America, and Asia. It offers services including maintenance, engineering, procurement, cleaning, and ancillary services across various markets.