Senior Refrigeration Service Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading refrigeration services company as a Senior Refrigeration Engineer. You will be integral to ensuring optimal operation of refrigeration systems while supervising and collaborating with other engineers and the service admin team. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in large commercial settings and possess strong leadership and diagnostic skills. We offer a competitive salary package with extensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement within a forward-thinking company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full-time, permanent contract

Overtime opportunities

Standby pay (£225/week)

33 days holiday

Contributory company pension scheme

Private health insurance (post-probation)

Health Support Scheme (post-probation)

Death in Service benefit (post-probation)

Opportunities for training and career growth

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications: City & Guilds Refrigerant Handling 2079.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Previous experience in a senior role required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for servicing and maintaining refrigeration systems.
• Ensuring systems operate optimally and comply with safety standards.
• Work closely with the team to meet client specifications.

Skills

City & Guilds Refrigerant Handling 2079

Large commercial refrigeration experience

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Electrical controls understanding

COSHH regulations knowledge

Refrigeration principles understanding

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Time management

IT skills

Job description

Job Description

Senior Refrigeration Service Engineers

What a fantastic opportunity to join Pennine Refrigeration Services during a time of continued growth and transformation. Following a recent management restructure and an increase in both new projects and long-term service contracts, we are excited to offer Senior Refrigeration Engineer positions to join our highly respected team. As we expand across the UK, this is an ideal time for an experienced engineer to take on a key role within a dynamic, forward-thinking business that values team ethos, technical excellence, collaboration, and career development.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Refrigeration Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that refrigeration systems are serviced and maintained correctly. These include heavy commercial and industrial systems (CO2, DX, propane, and chilled water applications, with ammonia experience advantageous). You will work closely with the Service admin team, Service Supervisors, and other senior service engineers to ensure that the refrigeration systems meet the required specifications and standards for our clients.

You will need to ensure clients' systems operate optimally to meet site requirements, always maintaining safe systems of work.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Relevant qualifications: City & Guilds Refrigerant Handling 2079, CO2 (Ammonia & Propane experience advantageous)
• Proven experience in large commercial or industrial refrigeration
• Previous experience in a senior role
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Thorough understanding of electrical controls
• Up-to-date knowledge of COSHH regulations
• Understanding of refrigeration principles and components
• Experience servicing systems using approved methods and practices
• Excellent diagnostic skills to identify and resolve system failures
• Ability to work independently
• CSCS accreditation
• Compliance with current Health and Safety guidelines
• Full driving license
• Operation of Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
• Good communication skills
• Ability to plan work and meet deadlines
• IT skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: £55k - £60k, negotiable based on skills and experience (based on 40 hours/week)
• Full-time, permanent contract
• Overtime opportunities
• Standby pay (£225/week)
• 33 days holiday (including public/bank holidays)
• Access to contributory company pension scheme
• Private health insurance (post-probation)
• Health Support Scheme (post-probation)
• Death in Service benefit (post-probation)
• Opportunities for training and career growth within the company

Location:

Northern Region (Leeds). Join us at Pennine Refrigeration Services, where we keep things cool—including our work environment.