Refrigeration Engineer

Refrigeration Engineer

Location: London - M25
Main Areas: West End & East London
Salary: £55,000 basic + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + Benefits
Employment: Full-Time, Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Refrigeration Engineer with strong hands-on experience working with cold rooms, commercial fridges and refrigeration systems to join a growing specialist team covering London and the M25.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants a long-term career with a specialist refrigeration company, where technical ability, customer service and quality workmanship are genuinely valued.

You will primarily be working across Central London, the West End and East London, carrying out planned preventative maintenance, servicing, fault finding, repairs, commissioning and installation works on a variety of commercial refrigeration equipment.

The role offers a £55,000 basic salary, company vehicle and fuel card, with excellent overtime opportunities and a strong benefits package.

As a Refrigeration Engineer, you will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, repair and installation of a range of commercial refrigeration equipment, with a particular focus on cold rooms, fridges and associated refrigeration systems.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

Routine servicing, maintenance and repairs of refrigeration systems
Mechanical and electrical fault finding and diagnostics
Working on commercial cold rooms, fridges and refrigeration equipment
Installation of refrigeration pipework and equipment
Refrigeration pipework brazing, bending, setting and joining
Pressure testing and brazing
Commissioning and servicing refrigeration systems
Refrigerant recovery
Leak testing, evacuation and refrigerant charging
Identifying faults and providing effective technical solutions
Carrying out preventative maintenance and ensuring equipment operates efficiently
Completing service reports and relevant documentation
Ensuring all work is completed to the highest possible standard
Maintaining excellent working relationships with customers and clients
Identifying potential new product or service opportunities
Working safely and in accordance with company procedures and legislation
Working independently and as part of a wider engineering teamThere will also be occasional requirements for overnight stays away from home, with all reasonable business expenses covered by the company.

The Equipment

You will be working on a variety of commercial refrigeration systems and equipment, including:

Cold rooms
Commercial fridges
Refrigeration systems
Condensing units
Refrigeration pipework
Evaporators
Controls and associated electrical systems
Commercial refrigeration equipmentThe successful candidate will be an experienced refrigeration professional with a strong background in the field and the ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a team.

You will ideally have:

F-Gas Category 1
NVQ Level 2/3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning - C&G 6187
Extensive practical experience within the refrigeration sector
Strong experience working on cold rooms and commercial refrigeration/fridges
Excellent refrigeration fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Mechanical and electrical fault-finding experience
Good knowledge of refrigeration controls
Experience carrying out routine maintenance and servicing
Experience with refrigeration installation
Strong brazing, pipework and pressure-testing skills
Experience with refrigerant recovery, evacuation, leak testing and charging
Extensive experience undertaking on-site hot works and associated risk assessments
Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements
Full UK driving licence
A professional and customer-focused approach
The ability to work efficiently and productively without constant supervision
A positive, enthusiastic and self-motivated attitude

This is a great opportunity to join a business that understands refrigeration and invests in its engineers.

You won't simply be another engineer on a contract. You'll be part of a specialist team where quality workmanship, technical knowledge and customer service matter.

If you're an experienced Refrigeration Engineer looking for a £55k opportunity with a vehicle, fuel card, overtime, training and genuine long-term career prospects, we'd be very interested in speaking with you.

Apply today to Russel Cleverley for a confidential conversation about the opportunity
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed