Refrigeration Installation Engineer

Talent Finder; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card provided

6 weeks' holiday

Nest pension

Job summary

Talent Finder is seeking a Refrigeration Installation Engineer for remote-based work with projects centered in the Southwest England region. The role involves hands-on installation across refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, fabric, and general fitting tasks within project teams or solo, with out-of-hours breakdown support.

You will join a dynamic Exeter-based engineering business delivering high-quality workmanship, reading technical drawings, and coordinating with site leads and clients.

Qualifications

• F-Gas certification is essential.
• Proven refrigeration experience required.
• CSCS Card required for site access.
• Full UK clean driving licence.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and P&IDs.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work on-site and travel regionally or nationally.

Responsibilities

• Installing refrigeration equipment including freezers, fridges and cooling systems.
• Installing pumps, pipework, heating and ventilation systems.
• Carrying out plumbing, fabric, groundwork and general fitting tasks as required.
• Following site RAMS and safety procedures.

Skills

F-Gas certification

Refrigeration experience

Reading technical drawings

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Job description

Refrigeration Installation Engineer

Location: Remote (Candidate based in Southwest England)

Working Hours: 7:00 am5:00 pm, 4 days per week

Salary: £42,000£46,000 DOE

Our client provides premium building service solutions to food manufacturers and distributors in the South-West. The business also operates a renewable division that provides low-carbon heating and cooling solutions to commercial and domestic customers.

They are seeking a skilled Refrigeration Installation Engineer to join a growing Exeter-based engineering business. This is a site-based role working on a variety of projects, often within the food manufacturing sector, delivering hands‑on refrigeration installations in project teams or individually as needed.

The Role

As an Installation Engineer, you will work across refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, fabric, groundwork, and general fitting tasks. You will be part of a project team focused on delivering high-quality workmanship, working alongside subcontractors and liaising with site leads and clients. Joining the on‑call team to support breakdowns out of hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Installing refrigeration equipment including freezers, fridges and cooling systems
• Installing pumps, pipework, heating and ventilation systems
• Carrying out plumbing, fabric, groundwork and general fitting tasks as required
• Following site Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and P&IDs
• Communicating with clients when required
• Reporting progress to site leads and line managers
• Identifying and resolving technical issues on‑site
• Working alongside subcontractors and other members of the project team
• Assisting with technical documentation for servicing and project sign‑off
• Participating in the 1-in-7 on‑call rota
• Supporting emergency breakdowns during weekday evenings and weekends
• Travelling to sites regionally and nationally as required

Requirements

Essential

• F-Gas certification
• Proven experience in refrigeration
• CSCS Card required for site access
• Full UK clean driving licence
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and P&IDs
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work on‑site and travel regionally or nationally

Desirable

• IPAF certification and Working at Heights experience
• Awareness of CDM Regulations
• Experience using app‑based job management systems
• First Responder or First Aid at Work certification

Whats In It For You

• £42,000£46,000 per annum DOE, with some flexibility for particularly strong candidates
• Weekend overtime paid at double time
• Weekday overtime paid at time and a half
• All hours worked over 40 hours per week paid at overtime rates
• Company vehicle
• Fuel card provided
• Personal use of the company vehicle can be requested, subject to benefit‑in‑kind tax
• 1-in-7 on‑call rota
• £150 additional payment for each week on call
• £50 payment for each call‑out, plus overtime for hours worked on the job
• Accommodation booked and paid for directly by the company when working away
• £30 per night subsistence allowance when working away
• 15% pay uplift on standard hours when working away
• Travel paid to and from the company's Exeter office
• Nest pension with matched employer contributions of up to 5% after the 3‑month probationary period
• 6 weeks' holiday, plus your birthday off
• Additional annual leave after 5 years' service, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 5 additional days
• Vitality Health Insurance
• Training and development opportunities, with support for additional qualifications
• 3-month probationary period

This is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you dont meet every criterion but are enthusiastic and skilled, we encourage you to apply.