Transport Refrigeration Engineer

Petit Forestier Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Petit Forestier Group is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Service Technician to maintain and repair commercial refrigeration units and temperature-control systems across customer sites in the UK. You will diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safe refrigerant handling in compliance with environmental regulations.

You will troubleshoot electrical and control systems, conduct leak testing, and support commissioning of new equipment while delivering high-quality,

Qualifications

• Recognised refrigeration and air conditioning qualification.
• F-Gas Category 1 certification and safe handling of refrigerants.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration principles and systems.
• Experience with transport refrigeration equipment.
• Excellent electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel/work at customer sites.
• Effective verbal and written communication, planning, and organisation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using diagnostic software and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing, inspections, and repairs on refrigeration units and associated temperature-control equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify refrigeration, electrical, electronic, and control system faults using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
• Undertake leak detection, refrigerant recovery, evacuation, charging, and pressure testing activities in accordance with environmental and legislative requirements.
• Perform repairs and replacement of refrigeration components including compressors, condensers, evaporators, expansion devices, sensors, controllers, and electrical systems.
• Complete all repairs to manufacturer specifications and Company quality standards.
• Ensure refrigeration systems achieve required temperature performance and operational standards following repair.
• Support emergency breakdown and call-out activities where required.
• Assist with commissioning and testing of new refrigeration equipment and installations.
• Ensure all work is completed to a “Right First Time” standard.

Skills

Refrigeration qualification

F-Gas Cert

Transport refrigeration

Electrical fault finding

Full UK Driving Licence

Communication skills

Teamwork

Diagnostic software

Problem solving

Education

F-Gas Category 1 Certification

City & Guilds Level 3 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Job description

Petit Forestier Group is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Service Technician to maintain and repair commercial refrigeration units and temperature-control systems across customer sites in the UK. You will diagnose faults, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safe refrigerant handling in compliance with environmental regulations.

You will troubleshoot electrical and control systems, conduct leak testing, and support commissioning of new equipment while delivering high-quality,