Industrial Refrigeration Service Engineer
Location: Midlands, Home Counties, South East England
Salary: £38,000 – £52,000 + Overtime + Travel Allowances + Package
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
I'm working with a well-established, privately owned business that specialises in industrial (NH3) and commercial refrigeration systems, as well as air conditioning and wider M&E services. With over 22 years in operation, they’ve built a strong reputation for reliability, quality, and long-term customer partnerships.
Due to continued growth, they’re now looking to take on experienced Industrial Refrigeration Service Engineers to support their expanding service team. This is a mobile role covering sites across the Midlands, Home Counties, and South East, focused purely on service and maintenance work (installations are subcontracted out).
The Role
Mobile service & maintenance of refrigeration systems and associated plant
Working across various customer sites, typically within a 4-hour travel radius
50-hour working week, with approx. 10 hours allocated for travel
Any travel time beyond the 10 hours is paid additionally
Diagnose and repair faults, ensure efficient operation of systems
Part of a 1-in-4/5 call-out rota
Ideal Locations
Midlands
Home Counties
South East England
Requirements – Essential:
CO2 Handling
Hyrdrocarbon
F-Gas certification
Minimum 2 years’ experience in industrial refrigeration
Full UK driving licence
Confident working independently and within a team
Excellent communication skills
UK residency / right to work in the UK
Willingness to travel and participate in the call-out rota
Desirable:
Experience with SCADA, RDM, and electrical controls
Commissioning experience
IPAF and CSCS card
City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Refrigeration/Air Conditioning
Ammonia Safe Handling certificate
What’s on offer:
Basic salary: £38,000 – £52,000 (depending on experience)
50-hour working week, incl. approx. 10 hours travel
Additional travel time beyond 10 hours is paid
Overtime: 1.5x / 2x (after midnight & Sundays)
Door-to-door pay (if daily travel exceeds 2 hours)
Call-out rota 1 in 4/5:
£200 standby for industrial
£100 standby for commercial
Company van (with personal use) + fuel card
iPhone and laptop
Private healthcare for engineer and immediate family (under 17s)
Pension scheme
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Ongoing training and development
If you're an experienced refrigeration engineer looking for a long-term opportunity with a supportive and growing company, get in touch today for a confidential chat or to apply directly