Job Description
Join a growing regional service team supporting
large‑scale industrial refrigeration and chiller systems
across Sunderland, with additional work on expanding contracts toward the Leeds area. This is a
hands‑on, technically focused role
suited to engineers who enjoy working on complex plant and want long‑term stability, development, and support from a national engineering network.
What you’ll be doing In this mobile service role, you’ll take ownership of the
maintenance, fault‑finding, and repair of industrial‑size chillers and refrigeration systems
across customer sites. You’ll be a key technical point of contact, trusted to diagnose issues, carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and respond to breakdowns efficiently and safely.
Your day‑to‑day will include:
Servicing, maintaining, and repairing industrial refrigeration and chiller plant
Carrying out PPM and reactive call‑outs
Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and control faults
Producing clear service reports and recommending improvements
Ensuring all work is completed safely, compliantly, and to a high standard
Working independently on site while collaborating closely with the wider service team
What we offer
Competitive salary
plus attractive
standby allowance (1 in 7)
Regular overtime
opportunities
Local working patch
– Sunderland and surrounding areas, with some work toward Leeds (minimised travel)
Fully equipped
service vehicle, mobile phone, tablet, PPE, and specialist tools
25 days holiday + bank holidays
(holiday purchase available)
Pension, life assurance, employee discounts, referral scheme, cycle‑to‑work
Strong focus on training, upskilling, and long‑term career progression
A
safety‑first culture
with full support from a national engineering organisation
What we’re looking for
Refrigeration apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
Proven experience working on industrial refrigeration and large‑scale chillers
Experience with
HFC systems
and ideally
ammonia and/or CO₂
Ability to interpret
electrical schematics, piping diagrams, and system layouts
F‑Gas 2079
and
ammonia handling certification
Familiarity with major OEMs such as
SABROE, Frick, York, Bitzer, Howden
Strong diagnostic skills and a proactive, customer‑focused mindset
Full UK driving licence
Interested? If you’re an
industrial refrigeration engineer
who enjoys hands‑on work with
large‑scale chiller systems, or you know someone in your network who does, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or share within your network.
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