Refrigeration Engineer

Arcus FM Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management provider is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Engineer for a role in Southampton and surrounding areas. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £49,767 per annum along with benefits such as a company van, annual leave, and enhanced overtime rates. Key responsibilities include servicing and maintaining supermarket refrigeration systems while providing exceptional customer service. Applicants should possess refrigeration engineering experience and an F-Gas certification. Career progression opportunities are available within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company van and fuel card

Full door-to-door pay

25 days annual leave

Enhanced overtime rates

Annual bonus up to 4%

Matched pension contributions

Life assurance

Access to training academy

Discounts and financial aid programs

Qualifications

• Valid UK driver's license required.
• Experience in refrigeration engineering is essential.
• Strong work ethic was necessary alongside Health & Safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supermarket refrigeration systems across the assigned patch.
• Conduct high-quality diagnostics and repairs.
• Deliver outstanding customer service in a dynamic role.

Skills

Refrigeration engineering experience

Excellent communication

Time management

Health & Safety awareness

Education

F-Gas certification (C&G 2079)

CO2 Qualification

Job description

Why Join Us

Looking for a fresh challenge with an award-winning facilities management company?

Do you live in or around the Southampton or Basingstoke area and can you travel in to / across to Reading, Newbury, Winchester and wider areas?

Arcus FM are hiring an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join our growing team, servicing a range of multi‑site retail clients.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary - Up to £49,767 per annum (depending on experience)
• Company van and fuel card – with personal use available from day one
• Full door-to-door pay - earn from the moment you leave home
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced overtime rates for additional earnings – All overtime is paid as time and a half (Earn an average of £12,000 extra per year)
• Annual bonus (up to 4%) - subject to performance

What You'll Be Doing

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll be on the road, keeping our clients supermarket refrigeration systems running smoothly across your patch, carrying out high-quality diagnostics, maintenance, servicing and repairs – all while delivering outstanding customer service.

This is a hands‑on, mobile role where no two days are the same.

What We’re Looking For

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

• Valid UK driver’s license
• Refrigeration engineering experience
• F‑Gas certification (C&G 2079)
• Excellent communication and time management
• A strong work ethic, with Health & Safety awareness

Desirable:

• CO2 Qualification
• Supermarket refrigeration experience

Additional info

• The role will involve working 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• On-call rota: 1 in every 4 weeks

Why join Arcus

We’re an award-winning facilities management provider that values expertise and commitment. We actively promote from within and offer career progression opportunities across our nationwide operations. You’ll also benefit from a comprehensive rewards package including:

• Matched pension contributions (5–6%)
• Life assurance
• Access to our industry‑leading training academy
• Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs

Ready to take the next step

If you have the experience and drive to succeed in this role we’d love to hear from you, so click Apply to submit your application today!