Refrigeration Engineer

Our client is the UK’s largest independent industrial Refrigeration Engineering company, founded in 1970, working with customers from design to commissioning and maintenance, supported by a nationwide branch structure.

The company is comprised of six business units and currently has around 400 employees throughout the group. They are an Investors in People Platinum accredited employer and recognise the important role their employees play in their success which is why they are at the heart of everything they do. They aim to support and encourage employees to pursue their interests and provide development opportunities to ensure they have rewarding and fulfilling careers.

The Role

We are currently recruiting Refrigeration Engineers with field experience in the refrigeration sector across our clients UK branch network. Although our client are specialists in the industrial sector we would be interested in hearing from you if you have commercial experience and feel able to demonstrate a strong understanding of refrigeration fundamentals.

We are looking for qualified Refrigeration Engineers to join the fast growing engineering team. You’ll be working with award-winning engineers in some of the country’s biggest refrigeration customers on a regular basis, ensuring the company reputation of high quality is upheld.

You will join their Industrial Refrigeration Engineering Skills & Training Programme which provides a well-defined skills growth pathway including ongoing training and learning opportunities. You will be fully supported throughout by the senior engineering management team at your branch and have access to a National Operations Training Team to help you reach each skill level and associated pay rises.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities in the role include, but are not limited to:

Deliver high quality installation, service and maintenance work on customer sites to company engineering standards

Maintain compliance with health and safety procedures and legislative compliance in all tasks undertaken

Develop positive customer relationships, providing effective communication, information and guidance on site

Identify opportunities to improve site safety, plant reliability and operating efficiency

Work collaboratively as part of the branch team to share knowledge and deliver effectively for customer base

Proactive approach to continued professional development including expanding knowledge of system/components and technologies

The Candidate

Successful applicants will have specialist experience in the maintenance and servicing of refrigeration equipment. Although not essential, experience of systems utilising NH3 and CO2 would be beneficial as well as general experience with HFC systems.

As a growing company there are always opportunities for career progression, with the chance to try out new roles across the group of companies. They offer unrivalled job security with an employment benefits package that equals approximately 25% increase on basic salaries.

An excellent remuneration package is available including:

Engineering salary: £34,500 to £64,000, depending on competence based grading structure. Further progress can be made through a variety of roles and professional routes within the company with the opportunity to top up base earnings on average between 10-20% by participating on the standby rota and weekend work activities.

Company car scheme: choice of car or van

Annual leave: 35 days inclusive of bank holidays

Pension: 8% non-contributory pension with option to make additional voluntary contributions with company top up based on the level of AVC’s

Twice yearly salary reviews with reference to RPI

Professional Development: biannual reviews on development to encourage career growth

Private Medical insurance available after 6 months of employment with additional family option

Permanent Health Insurance: generous long term illness cover equal to 50% of salary with continuation of company pension contributions

Life Assurance: 6 x annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 phoneline offering practical support and access to counsellors

Star Share Ownership Plan: option to become a company shareholder through pre-tax saving scheme

Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Leasing salary sacrifice schemes

Annual company profitability bonus

Employee Milestone bonus, including increased holiday entitlement