Refrigeration Engineer

Project Start Recruitment Solutions; Watford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Paid travel time

33 days annual leave

Private pension

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Project Start Recruitment Solutions seeks an experienced Refrigeration Engineer for site-based work in the Watford area. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on refrigeration equipment across multiple customer locations, ensuring safety, compliance, and high performance of systems.

The role requires a minimum of five years in the industry, NVQ/City & Guilds refrigeration qualifications, and a valid UK driving licence. Overtime and standby cover may be required.

Qualifications

• NVQ / City & Guilds qualification in Refrigeration or related discipline.
• Refrigerant Handling qualification (City & Guilds 2079 or equivalent CITB certificate).
• Strong technical knowledge of refrigeration, electrical, air conditioning, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance of refrigeration equipment at customer locations.
• Service, maintain, and repair refrigeration systems and assist with HVAC equipment containing refrigeration circuits.
• Prioritise maintenance tasks to meet response times and SLAs.
• Identify non-repairable faults and report findings with replacement recommendations to the Line Manager.
• Ensure Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules are completed on time.
• Complete and maintain all technical, compliance, and service documentation.
• Participate in an out-of-hours standby rota and arrange cover as needed.
• Support a 24/7 service provision through planned and extended hours when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving licence (UK)

Industry experience

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds in Refrigeration

Refrigerant Handling qualification (City & Guilds 2079 / CITB)

Job description

Refrigeration Engineer

Location: Watford Area

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £51,996 per annum (inclusive of standby payment)

Benefits

• Overtime
• Paid travel time
• 33 days annual leave
• Private pension
• Benefits package including private healthcare, life insurance, and employee discounts

Job Purpose

This is a key engineering role responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across multiple customer sites. You will act as the first point of response for service and maintenance activities within your allocated locations, ensuring refrigeration and associated systems are maintained to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance of refrigeration equipment at customer locations.
• Effectively service, maintain, and repair refrigeration systems and provide assistance with HVAC equipment containing refrigeration circuits.
• Prioritise maintenance and repair tasks to meet agreed response times and service level agreements.
• Identify non-repairable faults and promptly report findings to the Line Manager, including recommendations for suitable replacement solutions.
• Ensure all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules are completed within agreed timescales.
• Accurately complete and maintain all technical, compliance, and service documentation in line with procedures.
• Participate in an out-of-hours standby rota, including responsibility for arranging and communicating cover requirements due to holidays or unforeseen circumstances.
• Support a 24/7 service provision through planned and extended working hours as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• NVQ / City & Guilds qualification in Refrigeration or a related discipline
• Refrigerant Handling qualification (City & Guilds 2079 or equivalent CITB certificate)
• Strong technical knowledge of refrigeration, electrical, air conditioning, and mechanical systems

Desirable

• BS7671 (IEE 16th or 17th Edition Wiring Regulations)
• Experience in commercial or supermarket environments
• Machine overhaul skills
• Hydrocarbon refrigerant training
• CO2 refrigerant training

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant industry experience
• Holds a full UK driving licence