Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Job Description 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. What youll be doing In this mobile service role, youll take ownership of the maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of industrial-size chillers and refrigeration systems across customer sites.

Youll 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 What we offer 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 What were looking for 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 Interested? If youre an industrial refrigeration engineer who enjoys hands-on work with large-scale chiller systems , or you know someone in your network who does, wed love to hear from you.

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