Refrigeration Engineer (Progression Into Chillers / Critical Cooling) – Training Provided
Location: UK Nationwide (Field-Based)
Salary: DOE + Door-to-Door Travel + Overtime + Standby (OTE £70K+)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Overview
A global manufacturer of HVAC, Chillers and Refrigeration Systems is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Engineer looking to progress into Chiller Engineering and Critical Cooling. This position offers manufacturer training, including technical development at the European training centre in Venice, Italy.
Ideal for engineers wanting to step into data centre cooling, industrial chillers, and mission-critical HVAC systems.
Key Responsibilities
Service, maintain and repair commercial and industrial refrigeration systems
Train into working on chillers, process cooling and large HVAC plant
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and refrigeration faults
Work within data centres, industrial facilities and critical cooling environments
Integrate, troubleshoot and optimise BMS / controls / PLC systems
Perform PPM (planned maintenance) and reactive breakdown response
Produce detailed service reports and technical documentation
Provide technical support and customer guidance on refrigeration and cooling systems
Required Skills & Experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Refrigeration Engineer
Strong understanding of the refrigeration cycle and system components
Experience with commercial refrigeration, pack systems, cold rooms, or split systems
F‑Gas Category 1 certification
Confident mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
Full UK driving licence
Desirable
CO₂ or ammonia refrigeration experience
Any exposure to chillers, VRV/VRF, or industrial cooling plant
Experience in critical settings (data centres, pharma, food production, hospitals etc.)
Package & Benefits
Competitive salary (DOE)
Door‑to‑door travel paid
Overtime + standby allowance (OTE £70K+)
Company van, tools, uniform & phone
Full manufacturer training in Venice, Italy
Structured development pathway into Chiller Engineer / Critical Cooling Specialist
20 days holiday + bank holidays
Why This Role?
Progress into high-value chiller servicing and industrial cooling
Work on cutting-edge data centre cooling systems
No prior chiller experience required — full training provided
Opportunity to join a leading global HVAC manufacturer with long-term growth and stability
‘INDLON’
We act as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job