Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Johnson Controls Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in building technologies is seeking an Industrial Refrigeration Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne. This mobile role requires a skilled technician responsible for maintaining refrigeration systems, diagnosing issues, and executing preventative maintenance. Candidates should possess F-GAS certification and a refrigeration apprenticeship, with experience in HFC and ammonia systems. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and training opportunities, emphasizing health and safety in all operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• F-GAS 2079 certification is mandatory.
• Refrigeration apprenticeship or equivalent required.
• Experience with HFC, Ammonia & CO₂ systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary client contact for technical service.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with refrigeration systems.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance per contract.

Skills

F-GAS 2079 certification

Refrigeration apprenticeship

Experience with HFC

Knowledge of DX systems

Ability to interpret technical documents

Education

C&G qualification

Ammonia Handling Certificate

Tools

Specialist tools

Mobile phone

Tablet

Job description

.Industrial Refrigeration Engineer page is loaded## Industrial Refrigeration Engineerlocations: Newcastle-Tyne and Wear-United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: WD30261280**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.**What we offer*** 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.**How you will do it** Act as the primary client contact for technical service and maintenance. Diagnose and resolve issues with industrial refrigeration/chiller systems within agreed timeframes 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.**What we look for*** 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#LI-DC1#LI-Remote#RMDFLYour buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet.At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.