Job Description
COMPANY OVERVIEW
A leading engineering and facilities services provider is seeking to strengthen its refrigeration team due to continued growth across key retail contracts. The business delivers planned and reactive maintenance solutions across commercial environments, supporting major supermarket and retail clients nationwide.
With a strong focus on compliance, reliability, and customer service, the organisation operates dedicated engineering teams that provide 24/7 support to critical refrigeration and HVAC assets.
An opportunity has now arisen for an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join the team, covering Glasgow and Ayrshire.
JOB PURPOSE
To carry out planned and reactive maintenance of refrigeration systems across multiple customer sites, acting as the first line of response for service, fault-finding, and repair, while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual KPIs.
JOB DUTIES
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on refrigeration equipment across allocated sites.
Provide service and repair support for refrigeration systems and assist with HVAC equipment containing refrigeration circuits.
Diagnose faults efficiently, prioritising work to meet agreed response times and service level agreements.
Identify non-repairable equipment and report findings to the Line Manager with clear replacement recommendations.
Ensure all service reports, compliance documentation, and PPM records are completed accurately and on time.
Participate in the out-of-hours standby rota to support 24-hour service delivery.
Work independently while liaising closely with engineering teams and management.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Represent the business professionally at all times when working on customer sites.
Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain accurate technical and compliance paperwork across all jobs.
Proactively manage workload and communicate progress or issues to the Line Manager.
Arrange and communicate standby cover requirements for holidays or unforeseen circumstances when required.
Support continuous service improvement across the contract.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREDEssential
NVQ or City & Guilds Refrigeration qualification.
F-Gas / Refrigerant Handling C&G 2079 or equivalent CITB certification.
Strong knowledge of refrigeration, electrical, air conditioning, and mechanical systems.
Minimum of 5 years' industry experience.
Full UK driving licence.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
BS7671 (16th/17th Edition).
Commercial or supermarket refrigeration experience.
Machine overhaul capability.
Hydrocarbon refrigerant training.
CO2 refrigeration training.
SALARY & BENEFITS
£51,027.59 total salary (inclusive of standby payment)
£2,000 joining incentive
Overtime paid in addition to salary
Paid travel time
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Private pension scheme
Comprehensive benefits package including:
* Private healthcare
* Life insurance
* Employee discount schemes
Permanent contract with long-term stability and career development opportunities.
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