Transport Refrigeration Engineer

Transport Refrigeration Engineer 

Competitive salary (plus overtime) depending on experience

Permanent / Full time

Monday to Friday, 45 hours a week + overtime 

GXO VMU, M17 1PG

Petit Forestier, the European leader in refrigerated rental, are recruiting for a hardworking Transport Refrigeration Engineer who will join our friendly team based at our GXO VMU at Trafford Park. If you are a highly skilled and experienced Transport Refrigeration Engineer or a trainee looking for an opportunity to help kick start your career, then we would love to hear from you. 

Transport Refrigeration Engineer Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and Birthday
• Increasing holiday entitlement for long service (capped at 30 days) 
• Company pension 
• Group life assurance scheme, plus access to Unum’s multiple health & wellbeing services and employee discount perks
• Employee referral scheme of up to £500 (before tax)
• Continuous technical training and development

Transport Refrigeration Engineer Role

• Managing individual job assignments and using own initiative at customer sites
• Participating in out of hours call-out rotas when required
• Using the workshop/ van equipment in a correct manner
• Completing any repairs and servicing to the correct standard 
• Recording usage of refrigeration parts and consumables per job 
• Correctly recording the use, recycling and disposal of F Gases
• Completing all work in a professional and timely manner 
• Preparing and submitting vehicles to a standard appropriate for the use intended 
• Communicating accurately with Foreman/ Manager as to work in progress and any anticipated delays or issues
• Ensuring knowledge is in line with modern technologies and developments applicable to the role
• Responsible for adhering to health and safety guidelines applicable to the role. 

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• Own tools 
• Working knowledge of Transport Refrigeration applications and current F Gas legislation. 
• Full and clean driving license
• Effective verbal and written skills, coupled with strong decision making and problem solving skills. 
• Planning and time management.     

Desirable:

• Category 1 FGAS qualification
• Extensive previous experience as a Mobile Transport Refrigeration Engineer    

To apply for the role of Transport Refrigeration Engineer, please submit your CV and a member of our recruitment team will contact you.