Refrigeration Engineer – Reading/Birmingham & London

Serviceline; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the refrigeration sector is seeking experienced Commercial Refrigeration Engineers for their maintenance teams. The ideal candidate will have significant technical expertise and certifications, with opportunities for career development and competitive benefits. Join a supportive team and play a vital role in maintaining essential equipment for UK supermarkets.

Benefits

32 holidays per year (pro-rata)

Provision of a modern uniform and tablet

Company pension scheme

Regular staff and family treats

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Stable work history is essential.
• Full driving license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responding to reactive or PPM calls on customer sites.
• Communicating with the Operations Team for task updates.
• Maintaining vehicle stock, tools, and equipment.

Skills

F-Gas Certification

C&G electrical qualifications

Experience with Walk-in Fridges/Freezers

Good engineering skills

Willingness to develop new skills

Experience with CO2 and Hydrocarbons

Education

Minimum City & Guilds Level 2 qualification

Job description

Job Description – Refrigeration

Due to significant growth in our customer base, we are now looking to recruit experienced Commercial Refrigeration Engineers to join our Reactive Engineering and Planned Preventative Maintenance teams.

Your Role:

• Based from home, attending customer sites within your region.
• Responding to Reactive or PPM calls to repair and maintain equipment on customer sites.
• Carrying out repair and maintenance activities within your capability range.
• Communicating regularly with our Operations Team, providing updates on work tasks.
• Maintaining all vehicle stock, tools, and equipment accurately and securely.

Our ideal candidate:

• F-Gas Certification.
• C&G electrical qualifications/experience.
• Experience with Walk-in Fridges/Freezers.
• Stable work history with good engineering skills.
• Willingness to develop new skills and qualifications.
• Minimum City & Guilds Level 2 qualification.
• Experience with CO2 and Hydrocarbons, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Full driving license.

Company Information

Who are we?
Miller’s Vanguard has been supporting UK supermarket chains for over 40 years, ensuring supermarkets keep the nation fed by maintaining a wide range of assets from food production equipment to loading bay lifts.

Our services include:

• Nationwide reactive maintenance.
• Hygienic deep cleaning and planned maintenance services.
• Refurbishment, logistics, and installation of equipment.

We are part of the global Ali Group, with a turnover exceeding £4 billion annually.

Our people

Despite our size, we value our employees highly and strive to maintain a supportive work environment. Our team of over 500 employees benefits from state-of-the-art facilities, including a new technical response centre (2021), an award-winning research and recycling facility, and an industry-leading Mercedes Benz fleet.

Career Development

We invest in training through our City and Guilds accredited training centre, supporting employee growth and skill development. Your induction will be at our bespoke Training Academy in Bury, Lancashire, with accommodation provided. As you develop, you can progress through our pay grading structure.

Why join us?

We offer various benefits, including:

• 32 holidays per year (pro-rata).
• Provision of a modern uniform and tablet.
• Support from local Field Operations Managers and our Technical Support Desk.
• A fully stocked Mercedes Vito.
• Participation in charity events.
• Long service awards.
• Company pension scheme.
• Regular staff and family treats.