Refrigeration Engineer
An excellent opportunity for a skilled Refrigeration Engineer with expertise in installation, maintenance and repair of refrigeration and air‑conditioning systems. This field‑based role covers Exeter and Torquay, supporting commercial clients across the region.
We also welcome applicants who have worked as Service Engineer, HVAC Technician, Refrigeration Service Engineer, Air Conditioning Service Engineer, Commercial Refrigeration Engineer, HVAC Engineer or Air Conditioning Engineer.
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum (depending on experience) + overtime, enhanced rates and excellent benefits.
Location: Field based role covering Exeter and Torquay.
Job Type: Full‑time, permanent.
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Job Overview
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Refrigeration Engineer to join a well‑established and growing organisation within the foodservice and commercial sector. As a Refrigeration Engineer you will carry out installation, reactive repairs, servicing and planned maintenance on a range of commercial refrigeration and air‑conditioning systems across Devon and Somerset, delivering high standards of fault finding, diagnostics and system performance. The role requires working independently and as part of a wider engineering team, ensuring excellent customer service, compliance and accurate documentation.
Duties
* Installation and Repairs: Install and carry out reactive repairs to refrigeration and air‑conditioning systems to a high standard.
* Fault Finding and Diagnostics: Read and interpret schematics and technical drawings to troubleshoot issues efficiently.
* Planned Maintenance: Conduct regular maintenance checks and inspections to ensure optimal system performance.
* Electrical Systems Support: Work on refrigeration electrical systems as part of service and repair tasks.
* Customer Service: Maintain professional communication and a positive attitude with clients on site.
* Documentation: Accurately record maintenance activities, repairs and service reports for compliance and record‑keeping.
* Time Management: Manage workload effectively to meet service schedules and deadlines.
Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience as a Refrigeration Engineer or in a similar field service role within the commercial sector.
* Desirable: C&G 2079 F‑Gas Category 1 qualification and Hydrocarbon qualification (or equivalent).
* Experience with commercial refrigeration and air‑conditioning systems and associated components.
* Ability to read schematics and technical drawings to support troubleshooting and repair.
* Experience with refrigeration electrical systems.
* Strong fault finding and problem‑solving skills.
* Good time‑keeping and a professional, customer‑focused approach.
* Proactive, can‑do attitude; works well independently or within a team.
* Full manual driving licence.
Benefits
* Salary £40,000–£50,000 per annum.
* Overtime and enhanced rates.
* Door‑to‑door pay.
* Company pension scheme.
* Private healthcare (BUPA).
* Company van.
* Smartphone and tablet PC.
* Ongoing training and career development.
* Mobile phone and tablet.
* Annual pay reviews.
How To Apply
To be considered for this vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of applicants meeting these requirements will be forwarded to the client for consideration. By submitting your application you give express consent to be contacted by our client.
JOB REF: AWDO‑P14402
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