Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

What you will do

Johnson Controls' Industrial Refrigeration (IREF) division delivers project, maintenance & service solutions supporting manufacturing, cold storage and R&D testing. We are the OEM for SABROE, Frick Compressors & York products, with engineers nationwide providing project solutions and planned, preventative & reactive works to markets including food, beverage, cold storage, pharmaceutical, automotive and more.

• Competitive salary and premium overtime rates.

• Standby allowance, call-outs, and paid travel.

• Service vehicle, mobile phone, tablet, PPE and specialist tools provided.

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Holiday Purchase Scheme.

• Comprehensive benefits: pension, life assurance, EAP, referral scheme, discounts on major brands and Johnson Controls products, cycle-to-work scheme.

• Training opportunities and career development programs.

• Commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy.

• Access to employee resource groups.

Act as the primary client contact for technical service and maintenance. Diagnose and resolve issues with industrial refrigeration/chiller systems within agreed time frames and processes. Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) per contract requirements, clearly communicating findings and recommending improvements or upgrades. Prepare detailed technical reports and submit to the Service Coordinator and client. Health and Safety will remain a top priority. While often working independently, you will contribute to team success.

Mobile role, Monday–Friday, with 1-in-7 standby rotation.

• F-GAS 2079 certification

• Refrigeration apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (C&G, ideally with Ammonia Handling Certificate)

• Experience with HFC (ideally also with Ammonia & CO₂ systems)

• Familiarity with major manufacturers (SABROE, Frick, York, Bitzer, Howden)

• Knowledge of DX, pumped, flooded, multistage systems

• Ability to interpret technical documents (electrical schemes, piping diagrams, psychometric charts)

• Full UK driving licence

• Self-motivated, positive attitude, and strong team player