Refrigeration Engineer
Location: Glasgow & Central Belt
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
OTE: £55,000 - £65,000 (with overtime & call-out)
Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, overtime, standby allowance, tools, PPE, training
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Refrigeration Service Engineer to cover Glasgow and the Central Belt. This is a fully mobile service role working across commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems in retail, hospitality, and commercial environments.
You will be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance, reactive breakdowns, fault-finding, and repairs while maintaining the highest safety and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
Service & Maintenance
Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) of commercial refrigeration systems
Respond to reactive and emergency breakdowns
Accurately diagnose refrigeration, electrical, and mechanical faults
Replace components including compressors, fans, valves, evaporators, and controls
Perform pressure testing, evacuation, leak detection, and refrigerant charging in line with F-Gas regulations
Systems Worked On
Walk-in cold rooms (chilled & frozen)
Multideck, upright, and undercounter display cabinets
Pack systems and remote condenser units
Freezers and blast chillers
Split A/C and light commercial VRF/VRV systems
Compliance & Customer Interaction
Complete service reports, F-Gas logs, and compliance documentation
Ensure all works meet health & safety and legislative requirements
Liaise with site managers and facilities teams
Provide technical advice and repair recommendations
Requirements
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
F-Gas Category 1 (essential)
Proven commercial refrigeration service experience
Strong electrical fault-finding skills
Full UK driving licence
Ability to work independently and professionally
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Interested?
If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, apply today!
Alecto Recruitment Limited is acting as an employment business for this vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Keywords: Refrigeration Engineer, Refrigeration Technician, Commercial Refrigeration Engineer, Commercial Refrigeration