Refrigeration Engineer

JLB Recruitment Ltd; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm based in the UK is looking for a Senior Refrigeration Service Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in large commercial refrigeration with a minimum of five years' experience. This role offers a competitive salary of £55k-£60k along with additional benefits such as life insurance and a company pension.

Benefits

Overtime

Standby fee (£225.00 per week)

33 days holiday

Life insurance

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in large commercial or industrial refrigeration.
• Proven experience in a senior role.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain commercial and industrial refrigeration systems.
• Work with service admin and supervisors to ensure refrigeration systems meet specifications.
• Ensure client systems are running optimally and safely.

Skills

Refrigerant handling 2079

Large commercial refrigeration

Leadership

Problem-solving skills

Electrical controls understanding

Knowledge of COSHH regulations

Education

City & Guilds Refrigerant handling 2079

Job description

Senior Refrigeration Service Engineer

Following a recent management restructure and a surge in both new projects and long-term service contracts, we are excited to offer opportunities for Senior Refrigeration Engineer positions to join our highly respected team. As we continue to expand across the UK, this is the perfect time for an experienced engineer to take on a key role within a dynamic, forward‑thinking business that values team ethos, technical excellence, collaboration, and career development.

Role Overview

As a Senior refrigeration Engineer, you are responsible for ensuring that refrigeration systems are serviced & maintained correctly which includes heavy commercial and industrial systems (CO₂, Freon, and chilled water applications – Ammonia experience advantageous, but not essential).

You will be working closely with the Service admin team, Service Supervisors, and other senior service engineers to ensure that the refrigeration systems meet the required specifications and standard for our clients. You will need to make sure client systems are running to their optimum condition to meet site operating requirements, always ensuring safe systems of work.

Skills & Experience Required

• Relevant qualifications: City & Guilds Refrigerant handling 2079, CO₂ (Ammonia would be advantageous but not essential)
• Proven experience in large commercial or industrial refrigeration
• Previous experience in a senior role
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience
• Thorough understanding of electrical controls
• Up to date knowledge of COSHH regulations

What we offer in return

• A competitive salary £55k‑£60k negotiable dependant on skills and experience (based on 40hrs per week)
• Full‑time, permanent contract
• Overtime
• Standby fee (£225.00 per week)
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of annual, bank/public days)

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance