Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Overview

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Industrial Refrigeration Engineer to join our growing team. This role involves the service, maintenance, and repair of industrial refrigeration systems across a range of client sites. You’ll be working on a variety of systems mainly using HFC refrigerants, ensuring that the equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards.

This is a full‑time role for a chiller / refrigeration engineer at cross‑group working within the UK. The engineer will be responsible for providing preventative and reactive service and maintenance in commercial and industrial refrigeration, fruit ripening and industrial temperature control.

3+ years’ experience in Service, Maintenance of Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration plants.

• Level 3 NVQ Certificate in installing and commissioning refrigeration OR Level 3 NVQ Diploma in servicing and maintaining refrigeration
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong fault finding and problem solving skills
• Competence in carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs
  
  Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Good working knowledge of refrigeration controls and electrical systems
• Safe handling of refrigerants and adherence to F‑Gas regulations
• Strong understanding of health & safety practices within industrial environments
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills for interacting with clients and colleagues

Experience working within food production, cold storage and distribution environments.

Experience working with remote monitoring systems and BMS controls.

• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to delivering high‑quality work
• Calm under pressure, especially during breakdowns and emergency call‑outs
• Professional and customer‑focused with good communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing work environments and schedules
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
• Team player who can also take initiative when working alone
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Honest, dependable, and takes pride in their work

• Service, maintain, and repair industrial refrigeration systems
• Fault finding and diagnostics on complex systems
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Respond to breakdowns and emergency call‑outs
• Ensure all work complies with health & safety regulation
• Complete service reports and documentation accurately
• Build strong working relationships with clients