Refrigeration Engineer

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Mobile Refrigeration Engineer

Anglia – Candidates must live in postcode beginning with CB, IP, , SG & CO

Permanent, Full‑time

Monday – Friday (40 hours a week)

£42,757 basic + £2,543 on-call allowance

Forest, a part of Mitie, is the market leading and national award‑winning refrigeration contractor in the Food service and Food/Drink retail sector, offering excellent job stability through a portfolio of blue‑chip, long‑term contracts.

We are looking for an experienced Mobile Commercial Refrigeration Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You'll be working across food service, hospitality, and food & drinks retail, maintaining and repairing a wide range of chilled and frozen display and storage assets for a diverse portfolio of blue‑chip clients. It is a hands‑on, customer‑facing role, ideal for an engineer who enjoys variety and working with high‑quality commercial equipment.

• Install, service, and repair commercial refrigeration systems
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective breakdown repairs
• Ensure all work meets industry regulations and internal safety standards
• Communicate clearly with clients and internal teams regarding work completed and recommendations
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Participate in an on‑call rota as required

• Candidates must hold a current, valid F‑Gas Certificate (applicants without this will not be considered)
• Strong experience of 10+ years working in the commercial refrigeration sector, specifically within restaurants and hospitality environments
• Strong understanding of commercial refrigeration systems in the food service/retail sector
• Professional, reliable, and capable of high performance, even during peak summer periods
• Full UK driving licence

• Competitive pay
• Overtime
• Standby / on‑call allowance
• Annual leave: 25 days plus Statutory Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Long service bonus and exclusive discounts

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need adjustments, please let us know by emailing Sadhna Jha at