Refrigeration Engineer

Location Manchester
Salary: £45000.0
Contact name: Daniel Williams

Contact email: daniel.williams@hvacrecruitment.com
Job ref: 17610
Published: 3 days ago

Job Title: Refrigeration Engineer
Salary: Up to £45,000 + £3,000 On-Call Allowance + Door-to-Door Pay
Location: Manchester 
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent


About the Role:

Our client, a leading name in the refrigeration and facilities maintenance sector, is looking to add an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to their supermarket service team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid background in commercial refrigeration to join a stable, long-term contract with excellent benefits and earning potential.

As a recruitment partner, we're keen to speak with engineers who take pride in their work and are looking for a well-rewarded role with a recognised industry player.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on refrigeration systems within supermarket environments.

  • Diagnosing and repairing faults on a wide range of refrigeration equipment including display cases, cold rooms, and pack systems.

  • Maintaining compliance with F-Gas and company safety standards.

  • Providing timely and professional service to clients across your region.

  • Participating in the on-call rota (approx. 1 week in 4) with additional standby allowance.

  • Accurately completing electronic job reports and documentation.


What We're Looking For:

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (or equivalent).

  • Valid F-Gas Certificate (Category 1).

  • Previous experience in commercial or supermarket refrigeration is essential.

  • Strong knowledge of remote packs and control systems (e.g. Danfoss, Carel).

  • Full UK Driving Licence.

  • Able to work independently and manage workload effectively.

  • Customer-focused with good communication skills.


Package Includes:

  • Basic Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum

  • On-Call Allowance: £3,000 annually

  • Door-to-Door Travel Pay

  • Enhanced Overtime Rates

  • 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

  • Company Van with Personal Use

  • Fuel Card, Uniform, Tools & PDA Provided

  • Company Pension

  • Training & Development Opportunities


Why Apply?

This is a secure, long-term opportunity with excellent earnings and a strong package, ideal for an engineer looking to step into a role with autonomy, support, and ongoing development. Our client is known for treating engineers well, and this position comes with genuine long-term potential.