Refrigeration Engineer

Aqumen Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire, Redcar, York; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the industrial refrigeration sector is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Engineer to join their expanding team. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting heavy commercial refrigeration systems, requiring a proactive and customer-focused individual. The ideal candidate will have experience in service engineering, particularly in refrigeration, and will be committed to delivering excellent customer service. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment that values technical excellence and professional growth.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + BH

Company Van

Pension

Private Health Care/Sick Pay Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in service engineering, ideally within refrigeration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and service work on industrial refrigeration systems.
• Respond to service calls and troubleshoot faults effectively.
• Educate clients on system operations and maintenance best practices.

Skills

Refrigeration Systems Maintenance

Problem-Solving

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

Industry-Relevant Qualifications

Tools

FGas Cat 1 Certification

Ammonia Handling Certification

IPAF Certification

Job description

Job Title: Refrigeration Engineer
Salary: £44,616.00 + OT Payments + £170 Standby Payment
Hours: 39 per week
Location: Yorkshire and North East Region
Level: Engineer
Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + BH, Company Van, Pension, Private Health Care/Sick Pay Scheme (after qualification period)

Our client is a leading specialist in the industrial refrigeration sector, focusing on heavy commercial refrigeration systems.This role is ideal for engineers with experience in the field who are looking to advance from the retail or supermarket sector into more complex industrial work.

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled Refrigeration Engineer to join our client's expanding team.This position involves maintaining, servicing, and troubleshooting heavy commercial refrigeration and chilled water systems, with some involvement in air-conditioning equipment.The role is field-based and requires a proactive, customer-focused individual who can handle service calls efficiently while also contributing to ongoing system improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Repairs

• Carry out planned maintenance and service work on industrial refrigeration and cooling systems.
• Respond to service calls, troubleshoot faults, and provide effective resolutions.
• Support the Service Manager in diagnosing recurring technical issues and improving system performance.
• Suggest and implement system modifications and upgrades for customers.
• Assist apprentices and provide technical guidance to customers as needed.
• Conduct site audits to maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.
• No supermarket-based work.

Customer & Technical Support

• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Represent our client in a professional and knowledgeable manner on-site.
• Educate clients on system operations and maintenance best practices.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to apprentices within the team.

Operational & Safety Compliance

• Help with scheduling and workload planning to optimize efficiency.
• Adhere to company technical and safety procedures, identifying and reporting potential hazards.
• Stay up to date with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Promote and contribute to a safety-conscious workplace culture.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a service engineering role, ideally within refrigeration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Effective time management and the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• A commitment to excellent customer service.
• Industry-relevant qualifications.
• Required Certifications:
• FGas Cat 1
• Ammonia Handling
• IPAF

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join a company that values technical excellence and professional growth.If you are looking for a new challenge in the industrial refrigeration sector, we encourage you to apply today!

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Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.