Commercial Refrigeration Engineer - Hospitality Sector Specialist
Location: Edinburgh
Forest Group is the leading refrigeration contractor in the Hospitality sector, offering unmatched job stability through a portfolio of blue-chip, long-term contracts. Due to significant new business growth in 2024, we are recruiting an experienced and qualified Commercial Refrigeration Engineer to join our stable, sector-leading team.
The Role and Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the service, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration equipment within a high-volume, established client network, including major brands such as: Greene King/Belhaven, Mitchells & Butlers, Premier Inn/Whitbread, Marston's, Stonegate, JD Wetherspoons & Burger King.
Your proven track record will allow us to confidently manage and expand our service areas, ensuring long-term stability and growth.
Compensation and Benefits Package
We offer a competitive package designed to reward experience, loyalty, and commitment:
Competitive Pay: Excellent rates of pay/package with door-to-door payment.
Overtime: Enhanced overtime rates of 1.5x and 2x .
Annual Leave: Starting at 31 days holiday, increasing to 36 days after five years of service.
Long Service Bonus: Additional bonus rate initiated after five years of service.
Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy a 20% discount scheme at many of our client venues, including Toby Carvery, All Bar One, Miller & Carter, Harvester, and many more major brands.
Essential Requirements
Certification: Must hold a current, valid F-Gas Certificate (Applicants without this will not be considered).
Experience: The ideal applicant will possess over 10 years' experience working in the commercial refrigeration sector, specifically within restaurants and hospitality environments.
Sector Knowledge: Strong understanding of high-volume, commercial refrigeration systems common in the hospitality industry (e.g., pubs, hotels, restaurants).
Work Ethic: Professional, reliable, and capable of high performance, even during peak summer periods.
Note: Applicants with less than 10 years of experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered, but the advertised OTE (On-Target Earnings) are based on an engineer with a minimum of 10 years' experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Referral programme
Store discount
Experience:
Hospitality Sector Refrigeration : 4 years (required)
Refrigeration Engineer: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Full UK Driving Licence (required)
F-Gas Certificate (required)
Work Location: On the road
Application deadline: 22/12/2025
Reference ID: 2026-SCOTEAST-07-0A