Job Description
Refrigeration Engineer
* Annual Salary: £45k- £55k (based on experience)
* Location: Theale
* Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Refrigeration Engineer to manage the day-to-day maintenance and facility operations of our cold storage warehouse. This role is crucial in ensuring that all technical installations and building infrastructure operate reliably and efficiently to support 24/7 logistics operations.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Operational Maintenance & Facility Management: Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal operation.
* Planning & Coordination: Develop and manage maintenance schedules, supervise technicians and contractors, and serve as the primary facility contact.
* Compliance & Safety: Maintain compliance with safety standards, conduct inspections and audits, and ensure all operations adhere to health and safety regulations.
* Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement: Track performance indicators, lead improvement projects, and report on maintenance effectiveness.
* People & Contractor Management: Manage both internal team activities and external contractor relationships, ensuring high standards and safety compliance.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Technical diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
* Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in industrial maintenance or facility management, ideally in cold storage, logistics, food production, or process industry.
* Strong hands-on knowledge of refrigeration systems, electrical systems and controls, automated warehouse systems, and climate installations.
* Proven experience in coordinating maintenance activities and managing contractors.
* Good understanding of safety, legal, and regulatory requirements for industrial facilities.
* Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.
* Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills.
* Strong team orientation and ability to collaborate across functions.
* Fluent in the local language; English proficiency is an advantage.
* Flexibility to support 24/7 operations and participate in on-call rotations as needed.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.
* Support for professional development and continuous learning.
* Comprehensive benefits package.