Refrigeration Engineer Yorkshire

Report to: Service Manager
Location: Yorkshire, Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, Doncaster, Barnsley

Established in early 2000's, the business designs, supplies and installs innovative temperature control solutions across the UK. The Sales, Hire and Service teams support customers across a wide range of industry sectors, whether purchasing, hiring or maintaining equipment.

With a clear growth strategy in place, the organisation is committed to investing in employee development and training. Due to continued expansion, an experienced and motivated Lead Refrigeration Engineer is required to join the workshop team.

An experienced Refrigeration Engineer is required to take a key hands-on role within an established service team.

This position is responsible for maintaining, repairing and optimising a hire fleet of chillers and refrigeration equipment.

Responsibilities will include both minor and major chiller repairs, including:

• Fault finding and diagnostics

• Compressor replacements

• Refrigeration circuit leak testing and repair

• Component replacement

• Warranty repair work

• Performance testing and system commissioning

The role also requires maintaining accurate service records, parts logs and warranty documentation, while providing technical guidance and support to junior engineers within the team.

• Lead and carry out chiller repairs, maintenance and warranty work on the hire fleet

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults on refrigeration systems

• Ensure equipment is returned from quarantine and made operational efficiently

• Maintain accurate service documentation and technical records

• Support system testing, commissioning and performance verification

• Provide technical leadership within the workshop team

• Ensure compliance with F-Gas regulations and Health & Safety standards

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

• F-Gas Category 1 Certification (essential)

• Proven experience in commercial or industrial refrigeration / chiller maintenance

• Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills

• Methodical approach with strong attention to detail

• Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills

• Ability to lead by example and support team development

• Salary 43-45K (OTE 50-55k)

• 1-5 on call (Generous on call payment)

• Company bonus scheme

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Employee benefits platform

• Gym membership contribution

• Bike to Work salary sacrifice scheme

• Employee referral bonus

• Long Service Awards

• Sick pay (increasing with service)

• Discounted legal advice support

• Private healthcare after 2 years service

• Enhanced pension contribution after 2 years service

• Ongoing technical training and development