Refrigeration Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

25 days holiday + birthday off

Bonus

Career development

Pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Omega Resource Group are recruiting a Refrigeration Engineer to work across North West & North Wales on commercial refrigeration equipment. You will be the first line for service and maintenance at allocated sites, repairing faults and keeping systems safe and compliant.

The role requires NVQ/City & Guilds refrigeration qualification, F-Gas Cat 1, and strong diagnostic skills. A company van is provided with no weekend work. Training and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Commercial or Transport Refrigeration experience required.
• Time served apprenticeship with NVQ/City & Guilds refrigeration qualification.
• F-Gas Category 1 certification (C&G 2079 / CITB handling).
• Strong refrigeration, electrical, mechanical and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read technical drawings and apply safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Identify faults and carry out effective repairs on commercial refrigeration equipment.
• Communicate professionally with customers on site and coordinate with service teams.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of new products and updates.
• Handle queries over the phone with clear guidance.
• Report issues and assist with product improvements and safety matters.

Skills

Refrigeration experience

NVQ/City & Guilds refrigeration

F-Gas Category 1

Diagnostics & fault finding

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds refrigeration qualification

Job description

Refrigeration Engineer
North West & North Wales
£42,637 + £2,000 performance bonus
Permanent
Omega are supporting a leading facilities management provider in their search for a Refrigeration Engineer working on commercial refrigeration equipment.

You will be the first line in all service and maintenance throughout allocated sites. They will also effectively maintain service and repair Refrigeration Equipment in customer locations and aid HVAC equipment containing refrigeration circuits.

Key Responsibilities – Refrigeration Engineer

• Identify faults and carry out effective repairs on commercial refrigeration equipment.
• Communicate professionally with customers on site and coordinate with internal service administration teams.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of new products, technical updates, and product developments.
• Handle engineer and customer queries over the phone, offering clear and accurate guidance.
• Report product issues and work closely with QC and Service Managers on product improvements and safety matters.

Qualifications & Requirements – Refrigeration Engineer

• Commercial or Transport Refrigeration experience
• Time served apprenticeship with an NVQ / City & Guilds refrigeration qualification.
• F-Gas Category 1 certification (C&G 2079 / CITB refrigerant handling).
• Strong refrigeration, electrical, mechanical and diagnostic skills, with proven experience in fault finding and problem solving.
• Good refrigeration knowledge, including commercial systems and electrical safety awareness.
• Ability to read technical drawings and apply relevant Health & Safety legislation.
• Hydrocarbon experience (desired but not essential).

What we can offer – Refrigeration Engineer

• No weekend working or on call requirements.
• Company van for personal use included.
• 25 days holiday plus your birthday off.
• Attendance bonus scheme — earn up to 4 extra days’ holiday or a cash reward.
• Holiday buying options available.
• Career development opportunities with ongoing training.
• Highstreet discounts via the Kitchen Portal.
• Staff discount on all products.
• Company sick pay provided.
• Life assurance included.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24hour counselling support.

Candidates who are currently a Refrigeration Engineer, HVAC Engineer, Air Conditioning Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or Service Engineer may be suitable for this position.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk