Refrigeration Engineer

Job Description:

Mobile Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Role Type: Mobile / Field-Based
Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 (experience dependent)
Location: Covering Tamworth, Stratford-upon-Avon, and surrounding regions (with some wider UK travel)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mobile Industrial Refrigeration Engineer to support industrial clients across multiple sites. The role focuses on servicing, maintaining, optimising, and repairing industrial refrigeration systems - particularly ammonia (NH₃) and CO₂ technology.

This position suits a highly skilled, safety-conscious engineer who is competent working independently and managing a varied mobile workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, install, and repair industrial refrigeration systems, including ammonia and CO₂-based plant.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM), diagnostics, and troubleshooting to reduce downtime.
• Carry out compressor overhauls and major component works.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Respond to breakdowns, call-outs, and emergency service requirements across multiple customer sites.
• Produce accurate service reports and technical documentation.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, offering guidance and technical support.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve plant performance and operational standards.
• Support the development of junior engineers or apprentices.
• Represent the company professionally at all times across diverse environments.

Location & Coverage

• Key operating areas: Tamworth, Stratford-upon-Avon, and (soon) Manchester.
• Engineers able to access multiple major sites will be especially well-suited.
• Regional travel forms the bulk of the role; occasional wider UK support may be required.
• Company van and fuel provided.

Call-Out Requirements

• Participation in an on-call rota covering industrial and commercial refrigeration work.
• Currently 1 in 3, transitioning to 1 in 4 as additional engineers join the team.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• C&G Level 2 (or equivalent) in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience working with ammonia and CO₂ industrial systems.
• Valid F-Gas certification.
• Ammonia-handling training/qualification.
• Strong understanding of industrial refrigeration plant and safety processes.
• Full UK driving licence.

Preferred Skills & Additional Competencies

• Experience within food production, cold storage, or similar industrial environments.
• Understanding of PLCs, automation, and energy efficiency optimisation.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently with excellent problem-solving capability.
• Desirable certifications may include:
  • Advanced City & Guilds
  • Safe Handling of Ammonia
  • CO₂ Specialist Training
  • Electrical Testing & Safety
  • IPAF
  • PASMA
  • Asbestos Awareness
  • Ladder Card
  • CSCS Card

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £45,000-£65,000, depending on experience and independence.
• Company van, tools, mobile phone, and tablet.
• Private Healthcare and Death in Service Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Continuous training and development through an online learning platform.
• Strong career progression pathways within a growing technical team.
• A dynamic, varied role with exposure to multiple industries and client environments.