Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Role Overview

• Take ownership of the maintenance, fault‑finding, and repair of industrial‑size chillers and refrigeration systems across customer sites
• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing industrial refrigeration and chiller plant
• Carrying out PPM and reactive call‑outs
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and control faults
• Producing clear service reports and recommending improvements
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, compliantly, and to a high standard
• Working independently on site while collaborating closely with the wider service team

Requirements

• Refrigeration apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience working on industrial refrigeration and large‑scale chillers
• Experience with HFC systems and ideally ammonia and/or CO₂
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, piping diagrams, and system layouts
• F‑Gas 2079 and ammonia handling certification
• Familiarity with major OEMs such as SABROE, Frick, York, Bitzer, Howden
• Strong diagnostic skills and a proactive, customer‑focused mindset
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus attractive standby allowance (1 in 7)
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Local working patch – Sunderland and surrounding areas, with some work toward Leeds (minimised travel)
• Fully equipped service vehicle, mobile phone, tablet, PPE, and specialist tools
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (holiday purchase available)
• Pension, life assurance, employee discounts, referral scheme, cycle-to-work
• Strong focus on training, upskilling, and long-term career progression
• A safety‑first culture with full support from a national engineering organisation