Refrigeration Engineer – Reading/Birmingham & London

Millers Vanguard Limited; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in refrigeration services is seeking experienced Commercial Refrigeration Engineers. You will work from home, attending customer sites for repairs and maintenance. Ideal candidates have relevant certifications and a stable work history. Join a supportive team with opportunities for career development and various employee benefits.

Benefits

32 Holidays per Year

Full Smart Uniform

Company Pension

Regular Staff Treats

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with CO2 and Hydrocarbons.
• Stable work history with good engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend Reactive or PPM calls to repair and maintain equipment.
• Communicate updates on work tasks with Operations Team.
• Maintain vehicle stock, tools, and equipment.

Skills

F-Gas Certification

Electrical Qualifications

Good Engineering Skills

Willingness to Develop Skills

Education

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 both our Reactive Engineering and Planned Preventative Maintenance sections.

Your Role:

1. Based from home attending customer sites within your region.
2. Attend Reactive or PPM calls to repair and maintain equipment on our customer sites.
3. Carry out repair and maintenance activities within your capability range.
4. Communicate regularly with our Operations Team, providing updates on work tasks.
5. Maintain 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’ experience
• Full driving license

Company Information

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

Our services include:

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

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

Our people
Despite our size, we value our employees highly. Our team of over 500 benefits from modern working environments, including:

• New (2021) Technical Response Centre
• Award-winning research, innovation, and recycling facilities
• Industry-leading Mercedes Benz fleet

We strive to provide the best environment and tools for our staff.

Career Development
Training is central to our culture. Our City and Guilds accredited training centre supports employee development, ensuring staff can progress and adapt to evolving technology.

Your induction will be at our bespoke City & Guilds accredited Training Academy in Bury, Lancashire, with accommodation provided.

As you develop in your role, supported by our training programs, you will have opportunities to progress within our pay grading structure.

Why join us?

We appreciate our employees and offer a range of benefits:

• 32 holidays per year (pro-rata)
• Full smart, modern uniform and a tablet
• Support from your local Field Operations Manager and our Technical Support Desk
• A fully stocked Mercedes Vito
• Participation in charity events
• Long service awards
• Company pension
• Regular staff treats for employees and their families