Refrigeration Engineer

Penrith.Town; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading refrigeration services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to maintain and repair supermarket refrigeration systems. In this role, you will perform both planned and reactive maintenance across multiple retail stores and be part of the on-call rota. The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications and have experience in a similar environment. This position offers a salary of £46,791.53 and includes benefits such as 25 days of holiday and equipment provision.

Benefits

25 days + 8 bank holidays

Van and fuel card provided

Tools and uniform provided

IT equipment provided

Qualifications

• SVQ/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Refrigeration required.
• Experience with supermarket refrigeration systems essential.
• Flexibility for on-call requirements is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and reactive refrigeration maintenance.
• Service and repair CO2 refrigeration pack equipment.
• Identify and advise on non-repairable faults.

Skills

Experience with supermarket refrigeration systems

Ability to read technical drawings

Experience using a PDA system

Flexible for 24/7 on-call rota

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Refrigeration or Equivalent

City and Guilds 2079-1 FGas Category 1

Job description

£46,791.53 (salary including on call standby 1:4)

Permanent

My client is on the lookout for an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join the team. You will have the opportunity to work on one of their leading supermarket contracts.

The role will involve carrying out planned and reactive refrigeration maintenance across several retail stores, maintaining, and repairing a range of refrigeration equipment. Additionally, you will undertake regular planned store visits to complete reactive work, PPMs and minor repairs as requested by the customer.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and reactive refrigeration maintenance across a number of sites.
• Service and repair a range of CO2 refrigeration pack equipment.
• Identify non-repairable faults in plant and machinery and promptly advise the Refrigeration Manager with recommendations for replacement.
• Carry out minor alterations and installations within the individual's technical competence in accordance with current specifications.

Qualifications & Experience

• SVQ/NVQ Level 3 within Refrigeration or Equivalent Qualification.
• City and Guilds 2079-1 FGas Category 1.
• Experience working with supermarket refrigeration systems.
• Flexible to be part of the 24/7 on-call rota every 1:4 weeks.
• Full driving license.
• Experience using a PDA system.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Carried out PPM and reactive maintenance within a similar retail environment.

Salary & Benefits

• £46,791.53 (salary including standby 1:4)
• 40 hour week
• 25 days + 8 bank holidays
• Travel time after ½ hour each way
• OT – paid at £31.92
• Van, fuel card, tools, uniform, IT equipment provided

For more information on this role, please contact Harry Waller on 01453 829778 or send a copy of your CV to [e-mail]