Refrigeration Engineer

Location Derby
Salary: £45000.0
Contact name: Daniel Williams

Contact email: daniel.williams@hvacrecruitment.com
Job ref: 17696
Published: 1 day ago
Job Title: Refrigeration Engineer
Location: Midlands (within 30 minutes travel each way)
Industry: Dairy Refrigeration
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Up to £45,000
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Refrigeration Engineer to join a specialist team supporting dairy refrigeration systems across the Midlands. This is a full-time, permanent position focusing primarily on service and breakdown repair, with some installation work.
This role offers a balanced work-life schedule with no on-call requirement, a clearly defined working area (within a 30-minute travel radius), and opportunities for paid overtime.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Carry out breakdown repairs and routine servicing on dairy refrigeration systems (approx. 75% of role)
  • Conduct installations and commissioning of new refrigeration systems (approx. 25%)
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical faults
  • Maintain accurate service records and reports
  • Provide high-quality customer service during all site visits
  • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations

Requirements:
  • Proven experience in refrigeration engineering, preferably within the dairy or agricultural sector
  • C&G 2079 (F-Gas Certification) – essential
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule effectively
  • Willing to travel up to 30 minutes each way for jobs