Refrigeration Supervisor

Oyster Recruitment Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A refrigeration engineering company is seeking a Refrigeration Supervisor to lead a team, oversee projects, and enforce safety standards in Liverpool. The role requires a minimum of 5 years experience in refrigeration engineering and mandatory F-Gas certification. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday, overtime rates, and health insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension with up to 7% matching

Company vehicle available for personal use

Health insurance and care scheme

Company bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a refrigeration engineer.
• Mandatory F-Gas Category 1 certification.
• Supervisory or team leader experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee projects, ensuring quality control.
• Provide technical support for complex faults.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Complex fault diagnosis

Quality control

Technical support

Health & safety enforcement

Education

F-Gas Category 1 certification

City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Tools

Refrigeration systems

Ammonia and CO₂ plant

Job description

Our client, a refrigeration engineering company renowned for their expertise in large-scale and complex refrigeration systems, is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Supervisor to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to lead a team of engineers, oversee projects, and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety in the installation, servicing, and maintenance of complex refrigeration systems.

On Offer

25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days, door-to-door pay structure, overtime rates of 1.5x or 2x, 3x for bank holidays, company pension with up to 7% matching, company vehicle available for personal use, health insurance and care scheme, company bonus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee, and monitor the work of a team of engineers for maintenance, repairs, and commissioning projects
• Ensure quality control and adherence to technical, safety, and industry standards, including F-Gas and ammonia safety regulations
• Provide technical support for complex faults and repairs on various refrigeration systems
• Assist with system commissioning and stay updated with emerging technologies
• Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, conducting performance reviews and organizing training sessions
• Interpret technical data and ensure correct commissioning procedures
• Enforce health & safety requirements, prepare RAMS, and investigate safety incidents
• Act as the main technical and operational contact for clients, attend site meetings, and identify opportunities for system improvements

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a refrigeration engineer (minimum 5 years)
• F-Gas Category 1 certification (mandatory)
• City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (or equivalent)
• Experience with ammonia and CO₂ plant
• Previous supervisory or team leader experience
• Full UK driving licence

Alongside a comprehensive benefits package, the company offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and advance your career.

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