Refrigeration Engineer

Location Northampton
Discipline: Engineering Recruitment Specialists
Salary: £43000.0
Contact name: Jacob Evans

Contact email: jacob.evans@hvacrecruitment.com
Job ref: 16964
Published: about 1 month ago

Job Title: Mobile Refrigeration Engineer
Location: South Midlands (Northampton, Luton, Cambridge)
Salary: Up to £48k (Door-to-Door Pay)
Working Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday-Friday (Flexible Start/Finish Times)
Call-Out Rota: 1 in 4 (Overtime paid at 1.5x rate)
Van & Fuel Card: Provided (Available for Private Use)
Tools: Specialist Tools Provided
Contract: Covering 200 stores.


Role Overview:

Our client are seeking a dedicated and experienced Mobile Refrigeration Engineer to join a well-established team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled engineer to work across multiple sites in the South Midlands, maintaining refrigeration systems for some of the UK’s leading retailers.


Responsibilities:

  • Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs (40% PPM, 60% reactive)

  • Installation & Small Works (approximately 5% of the role)

  • Maintain refrigeration equipment across key retail partners

  • Ensure adherence to SLA's (4-hour, 24-hour, 72-hour, 30-day)

  • Provide excellent customer service with a professional client-facing presence

  • Work efficiently to meet Health & Safety and company standards

  • Participate in a 1 in 4 call-out rota, ensuring swift responses to emergencies


Qualifications & Experience:

  • NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent in Refrigeration

  • F-Gas certification is essential

  • Hydrocarbon and CO2 handling experience is desirable

  • Previous experience in the refrigeration industry, ideally within commercial settings

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently

  • Excellent customer-facing skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients


Benefits:

  • Salary: Competitive salary of up to £48k, with door-to-door pay

  • Flexible Working Hours: 45-hour week with flexible start and finish times

  • Overtime: 1.5x rate for overtime and call-outs

  • Van & Fuel Card: Fully equipped van and fuel card (available for personal use)

  • Holiday: 30 days (including bank holidays), increasing to 33 days with service

  • Pension: 4.6% matched pension

  • Training & Progression: Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression – we always promote from within

  • Job Stability: Work with established, long-term clients with 10+ year relationships


The Team:

You will be joining a national team of 40 mobile engineers, working across various sites, with strong collaboration and support across regions. Believing in promoting from within, providing ample opportunities for career advancement.


Interview Process:

  1. Phone Call with the Area SME to discuss your qualifications and experience

  2. Microsoft Teams Interview with the Operations/Contract Manager


Why Apply?

This role offers a fantastic chance to join a reputable company with long-term contracts and growth opportunities. You'll have the chance to work with a supportive team, with a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to develop your skills further.