Commercial refrigeration engineer

Job Description

Commercial Refrigeration Engineer

Location: Northamptonshire & Surrounding Counties
Salary: £40,000 – £46,500 per annum (DOE) + overtime + excellent benefits
Hours: Full-Time (Mobile Role)
Working Pattern: On-call rota required (evenings and weekends)

A Role Where Your Skills Are Properly Valued

Are you an experienced Commercial Refrigeration Engineer looking for a stable, well-supported role where your expertise is recognised and rewarded?

We are working with a well-established, family-run refrigeration specialist delivering high-quality services across Northamptonshire and surrounding counties. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a skilled Commercial Refrigeration Engineer to join their mobile engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer who wants long-term stability, strong earning potential, and the backing of a supportive and well-equipped business.

Important: Working Pattern

This is a mobile field-based role that includes participation in an on-call rota covering evenings and weekends. Candidates must be fully comfortable with this requirement before applying.

Overtime is paid at enhanced rates, including door-to-door travel time for weekend work.

The Role

As a Commercial Refrigeration Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of commercial refrigeration systems across multiple client sites.

Your duties will include:

• Carrying out reactive repairs, servicing, and planned maintenance
• Diagnosing and resolving faults on commercial refrigeration systems
• Supporting installation work when required
• Delivering high-quality workmanship and professional customer service
• Working independently across a mobile territory

Equipment You Will Work On

• Cold rooms
• Cellar cooling systems
• Ice machines
• Display refrigeration units
• Commercial fridges and freezers

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a skilled and reliable engineer with strong technical ability and a professional approach to customer service.

Essential Requirements

• Valid F-Gas certification (including hydrocarbon refrigerants)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in commercial refrigeration
• Proven experience working on a range of commercial refrigeration systems
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rota (evenings and weekends)

Desirable Experience

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
• Experience with installation work
• Previous customer-facing experience
• Familiarity with a range of manufacturers and equipment types

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary up to £46,500 (DOE)
• Enhanced overtime rates:
• Time and a half after 5pm (weekdays)
• Door-to-door time and a half (weekends)
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Extra paid day off for your birthday
• Company van and specialist tools provided
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing business
• Supportive and experienced team environment

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced refrigeration engineer who wants better pay, strong benefits, and a company that genuinely values technical expertise. You will be joining a stable, family-run business with a strong reputation and long-term outlook.

If you are a skilled engineer looking for a rewarding mobile role with excellent earning potential, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career.

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