Transport Refrigeration Engineer

PETIT FORESTIER UK; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Petit Forestier UK is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Technician in Warrington to service and repair refrigeration units and related control systems. You will diagnose electrical and refrigeration faults, perform leak testing and refrigerant recovery, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

The role requires a recognised refrigeration qualification, F-Gas Category 1, and experience with transport refrigeration systems.

Qualifications

• Recognised refrigeration and air conditioning qualification.
• F-Gas Category 1 Certification.
• Experience with transport refrigeration equipment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong fault-finding and electrical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing, inspections and repairs on refrigeration units and associated control equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify refrigeration, electrical, electronic, and control faults with diagnostic equipment.
• Leak detection, refrigerant recovery, evacuation, charging and pressure testing per regulations.
• Repair and replace components to manufacturer specs and company standards.
• Ensure systems meet temperature performance post-repair.
• Support breakdown and call-out activities; assist with commissioning and testing of new equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure right-first-time completion.
• Work safely and maintain clean, organised workshop and vehicle areas.

Skills

Refrigeration principles

Transport refrigeration

Electrical fault-finding

UK driving licence

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Diagnostic software

Diagnostic equipment

Education

F-Gas Category 1 Certification

City & Guilds Level 3 Refrigeration & AC

Tools

Carrier Transicold

Thermo King

Hubbard

Diagnostic software

Job description

Petit Forestier UK is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Technician in Warrington to service and repair refrigeration units and related control systems. You will diagnose electrical and refrigeration faults, perform leak testing and refrigerant recovery, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

The role requires a recognised refrigeration qualification, F-Gas Category 1, and experience with transport refrigeration systems.