Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Join a growing regional service team supporting large‑scale industrial refrigeration and chiller systems across Sunderland, with additional work on expanding contracts toward the Leeds area. This is a hands‑on, technically focused role suited to engineers who enjoy working on complex plant and want long‑term stability, development, and support from a national engineering network.

In this mobile service role, you’ll take ownership of the maintenance, fault‑finding, and repair of industrial‑size chillers and refrigeration systems across customer sites. You’ll be a key technical point of contact, trusted to diagnose issues, carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and respond to breakdowns efficiently and safely.

Your day‑to‑day will include:

• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing industrial refrigeration and chiller plant
• Carrying out PPM and reactive call‑outs
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and control faults
• Producing clear service reports and recommending improvements
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, compliantly, and to a high standard
• Working independently on site while collaborating closely with the wider service team

• Competitive salary plus attractive standby allowance (1 in
  7)
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Local working patch – Sunderland and surrounding areas, with some work toward Leeds (minimised travel)
• Fully equipped service vehicle , mobile phone, tablet, PPE, and specialist tools
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (holiday purchase available)
• Pension, life assurance, employee discounts, referral scheme, cycle‑to‑work
• Strong focus on training, upskilling, and long‑term career progression
• A safety‑first culture with full support from a national engineering organisation

• Refrigeration apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience working on industrial refrigeration and large‑scale chillers
• Experience with HFC systems and ideally ammonia and/or CO₂
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, piping diagrams, and system layouts
• F‑Gas 2079 and ammonia handling certification
• Familiarity with major OEMs such as SABROE, Frick, York, Bitzer, Howden
• Strong diagnostic skills and a proactive, customer‑focused mindset
• Full UK driving licence

If you’re an industrial refrigeration engineer who enjoys hands‑on work with large‑scale chiller systems , or you know someone in your network who does, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or share within your network.