Refrigeration Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Twyford; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering service provider in Twyford is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to maintain, service, and repair refrigeration equipment for a major supermarket contract. Candidates should possess a relevant NVQ qualification and be flexible for on-call duties. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including van, fuel card, and uniform.

Benefits

25 days + 8 bank holidays

Travel time after ½ hour

Van, fuel card, tools, and IT equipment provided

Qualifications

• Time Served Apprenticeship.
• Full driving licence required.
• Experience in a 24/7 on-call environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair refrigeration equipment.
• Complete PPM schedules within agreed timescales.
• Advise on maintenance and installation issues.

Skills

Refrigeration Equipment Maintenance

Technical Drawing Interpretation

PDA System Usage

Education

NVQ/C&G Refrigeration Based Qualification

Approved Training Program

Refrigerant Handling C&G 2079 or equivalent

Job description

Refrigeration Engineer

Reading
£51,027.59 + 5% Location Allowance (salary including on call standby 1:4)
Permanent

My client is on the lookout for an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join the team. You will have the opportunity to work on one of their leading supermarket contracts.
The role will involve maintaining, servicing and repairing Refrigeration Equipment in customer locations and providing assistance to HVAC equipment containing refrigeration circuits.

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritise 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.
• Order and fit parts or components as prescribed by company procedures.
• Advise the GSMs of any repair, maintenance and installation issues that are likely to affect the smooth running of the store and build rapport and promote the spirit of partnership with all GSM's.
• Carry out surveys and complete reports as required by the refrigeration supervisor/RFM.

Qualifications & Experience

• Time Served Apprenticeship
• NVQ/C&G Refrigeration Based Qualification
• Approved Training Program
• Refrigerant Handling C&G 2079 or equivalent CITB certificate
• Skill Card
• Flexible to be part of the 24/7 on‑call rota every 1:4 weeks.
• Full driving licence.
• Experience using a PDA system.
• Ability to read technical drawings.

Benefits

40 hour week
25 days + 8 bank holidays
Travel time after ½ hour each way
Van, fuel card, tools, uniform, IT equipment provided

Contact

For more information on this role, please contact Harry Waller on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)