Refrigeration Engineer - Field Service

Matchtech; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in the UK is seeking two Mobile Refrigeration Engineers for field-based roles in East Anglia and London. The successful candidates will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing refrigeration systems while supporting innovative technology. This position offers competitive benefits, including paid overtime and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Paid overtime

30 days annual leave

Sabbatical after 3 years

5 free counselling sessions per year

Enhanced family leave

Free monthly lunches

Qualifications

• Competent brazing with copper and silver solder.
• Valid UK manual driving licence.
• Willingness to work long hours and travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair refrigeration, electrical, and mechanical issues.
• Attend field breakdowns and maintain service van readiness.
• Support engineering teams with testing and product improvement.

Skills

F-Gas Category 1 qualification

Brazing experience (oxy-propane or oxy-acetylene)

Electrical & Mechanical engineering skills

Refrigeration background (cool rooms, HVAC or similar)

Job description

Mobile Refrigeration Engineer (x2 Positions)

Locations: East Anglia & London

Full-time | Field-Based | UK Travel Required

Make an impact in clean refrigeration technology.

We are hiring two Mobile Refrigeration Engineers to support customers in East Anglia and London. You'll be the face of our service team - diagnosing and repairing refrigeration units quickly and effectively to maximise uptime.

This role will require travel, including occasional nights away, as well as responding to urgent callouts. When not on the road, you'll support engineering and testing activities that help shape innovative, sustainable cooling technology.

What We're Looking For

• F‑Gas Category 1 qualification
• Brazing experience (oxy-propane or oxy-acetylene)
• Competent brazing with copper and silver solder
• Refrigeration background (cool rooms, HVAC or similar)
• Electrical & Mechanical engineering skills
• Valid UK manual driving licenceHappily willing to work long hours, travel extensively, and stay away as needed

Desirable

• Trailer refrigeration or HVAC diagnostics experience
• Strong problem-solving for unplanned maintenance
• Confident communicator with good technical documentation skills
• Ability to prioritise and work independently under SLA timescales
• Enthusiastic, "hands-on" approach and a passion for sustainability

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair refrigeration, electrical, and mechanical issues on first visit wherever possible
• Attend field breakdowns across depot locations, roadside and VMUs
• Maintain a fully equipped service van and ensure readiness of tools
• Support engineering teams with testing, investigations, installations and product improvement activities
• Assist with maintenance of demonstration fleet units
• Contribute to product launches across the UK and occasionally Europe

Benefits

• Paid overtime
• 30 days annual leave (including a Wellbeing Day)
• Sabbatical after 3 years
• 5 free counselling sessions per year
• Enhanced family leave (4 weeks to 4 months)
• Free monthly lunches & quarterly socials

Apply Now

If you've got the right technical background and want to contribute to cutting-edge refrigeration technology - we'd love to hear from you