Industrial Refrigeration Service Engineer

Industrial Refrigeration Service Engineer
Location: Midlands, Home Counties, South East England
Salary: £38,000 – £52,000 + Overtime + Travel Allowances + Package
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

I'm working with a well-established, privately owned business that specialises in industrial (NH3) and commercial refrigeration systems, as well as air conditioning and wider M&E services. With over 22 years in operation, they’ve built a strong reputation for reliability, quality, and long-term customer partnerships.

Due to continued growth, they’re now looking to take on experienced Industrial Refrigeration Service Engineers to support their expanding service team. This is a mobile role covering sites across the Midlands, Home Counties, and South East, focused purely on service and maintenance work (installations are subcontracted out).

The Role

• Mobile service & maintenance of refrigeration systems and associated plant
• Working across various customer sites, typically within a 4-hour travel radius
• 50-hour working week, with approx. 10 hours allocated for travel
• Any travel time beyond the 10 hours is paid additionally
• Diagnose and repair faults, ensure efficient operation of systems
• Part of a 1-in-4/5 call-out rota

Ideal Locations

• Midlands
• Home Counties
• South East England

Requirements – Essential:

• CO2 Handling
• Hyrdrocarbon
• F-Gas certification
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in industrial refrigeration
• Full UK driving licence
• Confident working independently and within a team
• Excellent communication skills
• UK residency / right to work in the UK
• Willingness to travel and participate in the call-out rota

Desirable:

• Experience with SCADA, RDM, and electrical controls
• Commissioning experience
• IPAF and CSCS card
• City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Refrigeration/Air Conditioning
• Ammonia Safe Handling certificate

What’s on offer:

• Basic salary: £38,000 – £52,000 (depending on experience)
• 50-hour working week, incl. approx. 10 hours travel
• Additional travel time beyond 10 hours is paid
• Overtime: 1.5x / 2x (after midnight & Sundays)
• Door-to-door pay (if daily travel exceeds 2 hours)
• Call-out rota 1 in 4/5:
  • £200 standby for industrial
  • £100 standby for commercial
• Company van (with personal use) + fuel card
• iPhone and laptop
• Private healthcare for engineer and immediate family (under 17s)
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Ongoing training and development

If you're an experienced refrigeration engineer looking for a long-term opportunity with a supportive and growing company, get in touch today for a confidential chat or to apply directly.