Refrigeration Engineer

City Building Engineering Services (CBES); Swindon; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Engineer to join their team. This key role involves performing planned and reactive maintenance across multiple sites, ensuring all refrigeration and HVAC systems operate efficiently. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in refrigeration, a relevant qualification, and excellent communication skills. Join a company that values your expertise and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including private health care and employee discounts, while contributing to the maintenance of essential services in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Private Health Care

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

33 Days Holiday

Private Pension

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in refrigeration and HVAC maintenance.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on refrigeration equipment.
• Prioritize maintenance tasks to meet response times and schedules.

Skills

Refrigeration knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Air Conditioning knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Good communication skills

Education

NVQ/C&G Refrigeration Based Qualification

Refrigerant Handling C&G 2079 or equivalent CITB certificate

Job description

Job Title: Asda Refrigeration Engineer

Location: Swindon, Devices, Frome, Trowbridge

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 45 Hours Per Week

Salary: £50,027.05 Total Salary (Inclusive of Standby Payment), Overtime, Travel Time, 33 Days Holiday, Private Pension & Benefits - Including Private Health Care, Life Insurance, Employee Discounts

This is a key position, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across several Asda site locations.

You will be the first line in all service and maintenance throughout your allocated sites.

To effectively maintain service and repair Refrigeration Equipment in customer locations and provide assistance to HVAC equipment containing refrigeration circuits.

Engineering teams provide 24hr service cover throughout the year to customer’s equipment through the use of planned and extended working hours including participation in standby rota procedures.

Key Accountabilities

• Prioritise maintenance and repair work to achieve agreed timescales and response times.
• Identify non-repairable faults promptly and advise the Line manager of findings, with recommendations regarding suitable replacements.
• Ensure PPM schedules are completed within agreed timescales and that all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and to the laid-down procedures.
• Ensure that all technical and compliance paperwork is always completed and up to date.
• Participate on an out of hours standby rota and be responsible for arranging & communication of any cover required due to holidays/unforeseen circumstances to line manager.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• NVQ/C&G Refrigeration Based Qualification
• Refrigerant Handling C&G 2079 or equivalent CITB certificate
• Refrigeration, Electrical, Air Conditioning & Mechanical knowledge

Desirable:

• BS7671 (IEE 16/17th)
• Commercial/Supermarket experience
• Machine Overhaul Skills
• Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Training
• CO2 Refrigerant Training

The Ideal Candidate:

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• 5+ years’ experience
• Full driving licence
• Based in Swindon and surrounding areas