Refrigeration Engineer

Orange Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Mobile phone and work equipment

Job summary

Orange Recruitment are seeking an experienced HVAC & Refrigeration Engineer to take ownership of maintenance and performance of critical building services equipment at a flagship Dublin site.

You will lead fault finding, optimise refrigeration, air conditioning and mechanical plant systems, ensure compliance and build strong stakeholder relationships while delivering high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of site responsibilities.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Good understanding of health, safety and compliance requirements.
• Experience using CMMS platforms or digital maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day maintenance of refrigeration and HVAC systems across the site.
• Conduct regular inspections and operational checks to ensure plant reliability and compliance.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities in line with maintenance schedules.
• Diagnose equipment faults and implement effective repair solutions.
• Serve and maintain a variety of HVAC equipment including air conditioning, heat pumps, VRF/VRV systems, chillers and associated controls.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests and emergency breakdowns.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, replacements and commissioning projects.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and compliance reports.
• Monitor plant condition and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Participate in an on-call rota when required.

Job description

Orange Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced HVAC & Refrigeration Engineerto take ownership of the maintenance and performance of critical building services equipment at a prestigious client site in Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer who enjoys working in a technically challenging environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality maintenance, fault-finding and optimisation of refrigeration, air conditioning and mechanical plant systems.

Working as the primary HVAC specialist on site, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency and compliance of essential systems while building strong relationships with stakeholders and site management teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day maintenance of refrigeration and HVAC systems across the site.
• Conduct regular inspections and operational checks to ensure plant reliability and compliance.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities in line with maintenance schedules.
• Diagnose equipment faults and implement effective repair solutions.
• Service and maintain a variety of HVAC equipment, including:
  • Air conditioning systems
  • Heat pumps
  • VRF/VRV systems
  • Fan coil units
  • Chillers
  • Associated controls and mechanical plant
• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests and emergency breakdowns.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, replacements and commissioning projects.
• Work closely with site management and facility stakeholders to ensure service excellence.
• Maintain accurate service documentation, maintenance records and compliance reports.
• Monitor plant condition and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with current regulations, safety standards and industry best practice.
• Maintain tools, plant rooms and work areas to a high professional standard.
• Support stock management and identify requirements for replacement parts and consumables.
• Participate in an on-call rota when required.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualification in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience maintaining commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of site responsibilities.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Good understanding of health, safety and compliance requirements.
• Full eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• F-Gas Certification.
• Experience working within commercial buildings, healthcare, pharmaceutical, industrial or data centre environments.
• Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Safe Pass and Manual Handling certification.
• Experience using digital maintenance management systems or CMMS platforms.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary package (circa €60k) based on experience.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Mobile phone and required work equipment.
• Paid overtime opportunities.
• Structured training and ongoing professional development.
• Long-term career progression within a growing engineering organisation.
• Stable, permanent position at a flagship Dublin site.
• Supportive team environment that values technical expertise and professional growth.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday schedule.
• Participation in an on-call rota as part of the engineering team.