Refrigeration Engineer in Bournemouth

Energy Jobline ZR; England; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Annual leave 33 days

Private pension

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer to deliver planned and reactive maintenance across multiple customer sites in the Bournemouth area. The role is permanent with a salary of £51,996 per annum (inclusive of standby payment) and a benefits package including private healthcare, life insurance, and employee discounts.

The ideal candidate will have essential NVQ/City & Guilds refrigeration qualifications, a valid Refrigerant Handling certificate, and strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

NVQ/City & Guilds Refrigeration

Refrigerant Handling qualification

Technical refrigeration knowledge

BS7671 wiring regulations

Commercial/retail experience

Machine overhaul skills

Hydrocarbon refrigerant training

CO2 refrigerant training

Job description

Job DescriptionRefrigeration Engineer Location:Bournemouth AreaContract Type:PermanentSalary:£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 PurposeThis 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