Skilled Commercial Refrigeration Service Engineer

The Recruit Lab; Stockport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Company pension

Company van

Phone provided

Bonus scheme

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

LAB is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Service Engineer to join its growing engineering team in the UK. You will service and maintain commercial refrigeration systems across a range of sites, meeting high standards of safety and customer service.

With 30+ years of history, LAB offers stability, a clear progression path and a generous salary (£45,000-£50,000) with overtime, a company van and pension. You will work independently, diagnose faults, and report findings clearly to customers and

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience within commercial refrigeration service and maintenance.
• NVQ Level 2 qualification in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration.
• Current F-Gas certification and knowledge of EN 378 requirements.
• Excellent refrigeration fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities.
• Strong electrical knowledge, including wiring schematics and control circuits.
• Ability to work independently and own service calls from diagnosis to resolution.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining commercial refrigeration systems, including standalone units, counters, ice machines and walk-in cold rooms.
• Attending reactive service calls and diagnosing faults efficiently.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability.
• Fault finding and diagnosis across refrigeration systems and related equipment.
• Working with refrigeration controls, control panels and electrical circuits.
• Producing clear service reports and recommendations.
• Reading technical drawings, wiring diagrams and manufacturers' information.
• Identifying failures and implementing professional solutions.
• Liaising with the Service and Projects departments and clients for excellent communication.
• Ensuring work meets safety and site-specific requirements.
• Participating in the 24/7 emergency rota (approx. 1-in-10).

Skills

Refrigeration service

Electrical knowledge

Fault finding

Customer service

Independent work

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Tools

EN 378 knowledge

Job description

LAB is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Service Engineer to join its growing engineering team in the UK. You will service and maintain commercial refrigeration systems across a range of sites, meeting high standards of safety and customer service.

With 30+ years of history, LAB offers stability, a clear progression path and a generous salary (£45,000-£50,000) with overtime, a company van and pension. You will work independently, diagnose faults, and report findings clearly to customers and