Job Description
Overview
BRS is looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Refrigeration Engineer to join our team. This role will involve planned and reactive service, attending breakdowns, fault-finding, and maintenance works across a variety of Commercial and Industrial refrigeration systems. The successful candidate will also contribute to customer relationship management, internal project support, and business development activities.
Please note: This is a field-based role requiring UK-wide travel, with active work across both Northern and Southern regions. Travel to client sites is an essential and regular part of the job.
Role Requirements
* F-GAS Qualification with NVQ Level II (NVQ III or higher is advantageous)
* Experience in commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of Commercial & Industrial refrigeration equipment and chillers using HFC/HFO refrigerants
* Full UK driving licence
* Confident communicator with excellent customer service skills
* Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and effective at time management
Responsibilities
* Perform planned and reactive service work
* Attend breakdowns and carry out fault-finding
* Complete maintenance on a variety of systems including Chillers, Process Cooling Systems, Blast Freezers, Spiral Freezers, and Walk-In units
* Manage customer expectations on service and maintenance contracts
* Act as the first point of contact for business development with existing clients
* Communicate with BRS Management and Projects Team
* Plan materials and engineer requirements with admin team for follow-up works
* Support the management of equipment RAG statuses to sites and feedback insights to Projects teams (in weekly review meetings)
Equipment Types
* Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Systems
* Process Cooling Solutions within Blue Chip Food & Drink Manufacturing Sites
* Air Cooled Chillers
* Water Cooled Chillers
* Spiral Chill & Freeze Systems
* Cold Rooms
* Freezer Rooms
* Blast Chill & Freeze Units
* Refrigeration Condensing Units & Packs
Location
This is a mobile role with UK-wide travel, covering both North and South Regions.
Package
* Hours: 40 hours per week basic, paid door to door
* Overtime:
* x1.5 weekdays and Saturdays
* x2 Sundays and Bank Holidays
* On-Call: Approx. 1 in 7 rota
* £150 standby allowance per week
* Call outs paid at overtime rates (x1.5 & x2)
Vehicle and Equipment
* Sign-written company van provided, available for both business and private use
* Company-issued laptop for reporting and communication
* Samsung Android phone with installed service/reporting package
Holidays
* 31 days total (including all bank holidays)
Employee Benefits
* Enrolment into private healthcare scheme
* Life insurance (Annual Salary x1)
* Company-contributed pension scheme
* Access to dedicated wealth management support
* Annual attendance Christmas bonus scheme (up to £1,000)
* Company values-based quarterly reward and recognition opportunities
Holidays & Employee Milestones
* 5 years: £100 voucher
* 10 years: £250 voucher + 1 additional day holiday
* 15 years: £250 voucher
* 20 years: £500 voucher + 1 additional day holiday + team celebration/outing
Employee Referral Scheme
* £500 for Apprentice and Trainee roles
* £1,000 for all other roles
* Paid in two instalments:
* First payment on start date
* Second after 6 months of successful service
Training & Development
* RDM Controls training
* OEM training where applicable (YORK, Daikin, Trane)
* 1:1 employee training plan reviews to support upskilling and career progression within the business