Refrigeration Maintenance Technician

Construction, Property and Engineering; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management firm is looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician (Refrigeration Bias) to perform maintenance at high-profile retail sites in London. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance of refrigeration and HVAC systems. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2/3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning and FGAS Category 1 certification. Excellent communication skills are essential. This position offers competitive pay and the opportunity for overtime.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in refrigeration and HVAC maintenance within a commercial environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works on refrigeration equipment.
• Diagnose faults and complete effective repairs to HVAC and associated plant.
• Maintain accurate records of works using CAFM systems.
• Liaise with on-site client team to ensure minimal disruption.

Skills

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning knowledge

Fault-finding skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

FGAS Category 1

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician (Refrigeration Bias) to join our clients team, responsible for the planned and reactive maintenance of two high-profile retail sites in Stratford and Oxford Circus. You will play a vital role in ensuring all refrigeration, HVAC, and general building services systems are maintained to the highest standards, supporting a comfortable and reliable environment for staff and customers alike.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to work across prestigious locations, with excellent overtime earning potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works on refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment across both sites.

• Diagnose faults and complete effective repairs to refrigeration, HVAC, and associated plant.

• Undertake general building services and fabric maintenance tasks where required.

• Ensure all works are completed in line with statutory regulations, company policies, and client requirements.

• Maintain accurate records of works carried out using CAFM systems.

• Liaise with the on-site client team to ensure minimal disruption to store operations.

• Participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota (optional, with enhanced pay).

Skills & Experience Required

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (or equivalent).

• FGAS Category 1 (essential).

• Proven experience in refrigeration and general HVAC maintenance within a retail, commercial, or critical environment.

• Strong fault-finding skills with the ability to work independently across multiple sites.

• Good working knowledge of building services systems (electrical and mechanical).

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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