Refrigeration Engineer

Catalent; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalent in Swindon is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Engineer to maintain and repair facility refrigeration systems, ensuring uptime and compliance with GMP, H&S and quality requirements. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, documentation and collaboration with engineering teams to support process improvements.

Working 4 on 4 off days, you will record equipment history, provide detailed handovers, stay updated on regulatory changes, and help manage contractors while upholding Catalent values

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Servicing and Maintaining Refrigeration Systems or equivalent.
• F-GAS 2079 CAT 1 certification.
• Proven background in refrigeration service or facilities maintenance.
• IT literate with Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Qualifications in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with boilers, chillers, HVAC, water systems, compressors, BMS, and refrigeration equipment.
• Previous pharmaceutical engineering experience.
• Experience with freeze dryers.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled planned preventative maintenance on utility refrigeration equipment.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on facility refrigeration systems.
• Record equipment history in the engineering computer system and complete quality documentation as required.
• Provide detailed handovers to engineering colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, Health and Safety requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practice at all times.
• Assist in managing contractors regarding health and safety policies and site procedures.
• Implement process improvements independently or as part of a team to enhance equipment reliability.
• Stay updated on current regulatory requirements within your area of expertise.
• Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards in all interactions and work in line with Catalent values.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks as required by the Line Manager.

Skills

Refrigeration service

MS Office

IT literacy

Education

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Servicing and Maintaining Refrigeration Systems or equivalent

F-GAS 2079 CAT 1 certification

Electrical or mechanical engineering qualifications

Tools

BMS

Freeze dryers

Job description

Our Swindon facility houses our Zydis® fast dissolving tablet development and manufacturing operation as well as a CMC pharmaceutical analytical lab services unit that offers ASAP stability.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Refrigeration Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will work on maintaining and repairing refrigeration systems to ensure smooth operations. You will play a key part in compliance, safety, and quality standards while supporting process improvements. This is a hands‑on position where your technical expertise will make a real impact on our facility’s performance.

Shift: 4 on 4 off Days only

Location: Swindon, UK

100% Onsite

The Role

• Perform scheduled planned preventative maintenance on utility refrigeration equipment.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on facility refrigeration systems.
• Record equipment history in the engineering computer system and complete quality documentation as required.
• Provide detailed handovers to engineering colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, Health and Safety requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practice at all times.
• Assist in managing contractors regarding health and safety policies and site procedures.
• Implement process improvements independently or as part of a team to enhance equipment reliability.
• Stay updated on current regulatory requirements within your area of expertise.
• Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards in all interactions and work in line with Catalent values.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks as required by the Line Manager.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Servicing and Maintaining Refrigeration Systems or equivalent.
• F-GAS 2079 CAT 1 certification.
• Proven background in the refrigeration service industry or facilities maintenance.
• IT literate with good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred Skills & Background

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Servicing and Maintaining Refrigeration Systems or equivalent.
• Qualifications in either electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with utilities such as boilers, chillers, HVAC, water systems, compressors, BMS, and refrigeration equipment.
• Previous pharmaceutical engineering experience.
• Experience with freeze dryers.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Be part of a site that specializes in Zydis® fast dissolving tablet development and manufacturing, as well as advanced pharmaceutical analytical services.
• Competitive salary reflecting your experience and skills.
• Bonus and benefits including a site performance bonus, pension scheme matching up to 8%, and life assurance.
• Generous holiday entitlement with options to purchase additional leave.
• Access to Reward Gateway for discounts at national retailers.
• Career development through high-quality training, mentoring, and global opportunities.
• Subscription to LinkedIn Learning with access to over 10,000 courses.
• Health and wellbeing support including an employee assistance programme and on-site canteen.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Vehicle car scheme.
• Excellent location near J16 of the M4 with free on-site parking.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.