Job Title
Trainee Industrial Refrigeration Engineer (Ammonia Specialist)
Location
Southampton, England, United Kingdom (Field: based covering the South Coast)
Salary
Up to GBP 50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Opportunity
My client is a leading provider of industrial cooling solutions across the South of England. Due to continued growth, we have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated engineer to join our expert team. We will provide a structured training pathway to develop your skills on large-scale industrial plants, investing in you to become a fully‑fledged Industrial Refrigeration Engineer.
Responsibilities
* Assisting with and learning to carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive service calls on industrial systems.
* Working primarily with Ammonia (NH3) plants, as well as other refrigerants such as CO2 and HFCs.
* Developing diagnostic skills to identify and rectify faults on compressors, pumps, evaporators, and control systems.
* Ensuring all work is completed in line with current legislation, including F:Gas and Ammonia Handling regulations.
* Maintaining accurate job records and providing excellent customer service to key clients in sectors such as food production, pharmaceuticals, and distribution.
Qualifications
* Proven hands‑on experience working with Ammonia refrigeration systems.
* A formal qualification in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent).
* Valid F:Gas Category 1 qualification.
* Full, valid UK Driving Licence.
* Strong desire to specialise and build a long‑term career in industrial refrigeration.
* Excellent problem‑solving skills and a methodical approach to work.
* Ideally based in or commutable to the Southampton area.
* Ammonia Handling (City and Guilds 2078 or equivalent) qualification would be highly advantageous; training can be provided for the right candidate.
What We Offer
* A competitive salary of up to GBP 50,000 per annum.
* A fully expensed company van.
* A structured training and development programme with clear progression opportunities.
* Mentorship from some of the industry’s most experienced engineers.
* Company pension scheme.
* 25 days holiday allowance.
* Overtime opportunities.
* All specialist tools, equipment, PPE, and a company uniform.
Equal Opportunity
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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