Marshall Aylesford, England, United Kingdom
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Overview
Job Title: VMU Fridge Engineer
Location: VMU Locations
Business Unit: Fleet Management
Reports to (Job Title): VMU Depot Manager
Date Created: July 2025
Purpose of Role: To deliver high-quality maintenance and repair of vehicle-powered (diesel engine) transport refrigeration units and light commercial fleet vehicles, supporting operational reliability, customer satisfaction, and business growth across multiple depot locations.
Key Responsibilities
* Service and repair transport refrigeration units (e.g., Thermo King), ensuring compliance with manufacturer guidelines and company standards.
* Carry out preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and mechanical/electrical repairs on light commercial fleet vehicles and ancillary equipment.
* Work flexibly across VMU depots and customer sites to provide support, including breakdown response and cover during leave periods.
* Maintain van stock and conduct daily vehicle safety checks, ensuring readiness and professionalism.
* Complete job documentation accurately and efficiently using company systems (e.g., PDA), supporting job tracking, invoicing, and customer updates.
* Liaise with central control and service centres on job timing, authorisations, and customer purchase orders.
* Promote and uphold Health & Safety, ISO9001 standards, and company policies at all times, including proper PPE use and reporting of incidents.
* Support continuous improvement within the VMU, contribute to cultural objectives, and maintain exceptional housekeeping.
* Undertake training and development through the company’s Certi-Tech programme and assist in the development of apprentices or Engineers in Training (EIT).
* Ensure a first-rate corporate image through professional conduct, van presentation, tool care, and customer interaction.
Key Attributes
* Strong technical skills in vehicle refrigeration systems and diagnostics.
* Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
* Proactive, safety-conscious, and customer-focused.
* Willingness to travel between sites and work flexibly as part of a team.
* Willingness to work outside of normal business hours and weekends in a 24/7 breakdown coverage operation.
Education
Desirable: GCSEs in Mathematics and English, F-Gas 2079, electrical and mechanical certificates
Knowledge and Skills
Essential – Mechanical and/or Refrigeration experience, ability to work with minimal day-to-day supervision, computer literate, excellent oral and written communication skills.
Desirable – Experience of working in a mechanical environment, ability to read wiring diagrams and technical information
Additional Local Needs
Whilst the job is working in and around your local VMU there may be instances whereby you are requested to work in other regions and attend training courses.
Full/valid driving licence is required.
Equal Opportunity
Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Marshall Group values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about Equal Opportunity in the Workplace please click here.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Military and International Affairs, and Truck Transportation
Gillingham, England, United Kingdom
Note: This posting contains the core responsibilities and qualifications for the VMU Fridge Engineer role. Other location postings and time-stamped notes have been omitted for clarity.
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