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Refrigeration Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment

Mobile Commercial Refrigeration andamp; HVAC Engineer

Location: East London / M25 Corridor (Dartford) or West Midlands
Salary: -40,000 - -50,000/-55,000 Basic + Door-to-Door Travel + Overtime + -100/Week Call-Out Allowance
Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30 - 17:30
Call-Out: 1 in 4 rota

The Company

Our client is a specialist Refrigeration andamp; HVAC contractor providing service, maintenance and project support across a varied commercial customer base. Engineers are assigned a focused regional patch covering the West Midlands or East London/M25 corridor, with occasional overnight stays when required.

The Role

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Refrigeration andamp; HVAC Engineer to join a growing engineering team. You'll be responsible for the service, maintenance, fault-finding, repair and commissioning of commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and HVAC systems across a range of commercial environments.

Working independently across a dedicated patch, you'll ensure systems operate safely, efficiently and in compliance with industry standards while delivering a high level of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Service, maintain and repair commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and HVAC systems.
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs.
  • Diagnose and rectify refrigeration, AC, HVAC and electrical faults.
  • Participate in a 1-in-4 call-out rota.
  • Carry out leak detection, refrigerant recovery, evacuation and charging in line with F-Gas regulations.
  • Complete inspections, testing and performance checks to maximise reliability and efficiency.
  • Produce service reports and maintenance documentation.
  • Build strong relationships with clients and site contacts.
  • Identify opportunities to improve system performance and energy efficiency.
  • Support junior engineers and apprentices when required.
  • Ensure compliance with health andamp; safety regulations and company procedures.

Requirements

  • City andamp; Guilds Level 2 (or equivalent) in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, HVAC, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • Proven experience with commercial refrigeration and HVAC systems.
  • Valid F-Gas Certification.
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
  • Experience carrying out PPMs and reactive maintenance.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Ability to work independently and manage a regional service patch.

Desirable Experience

  • Split, Multi-Split, VRV and VRF systems.
  • Commercial refrigeration equipment.
  • Electrical fault-finding, BMS and HVAC controls.
  • Experience within commercial environments including offices, retail, hospitality, healthcare and leisure facilities.
  • IPAF, CSCS, Asbestos Awareness or Electrical Testing andamp; Safety certifications.

Package andamp; Benefits

  • -40,000 - -50,000/-55,000 basic salary.
  • -100 per week call-out allowance.
  • Door-to-door travel pay.
  • Overtime opportunities.
  • Company van, tools, phone and tablet.
  • Private Healthcare.
  • Death in Service Life Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Ongoing technical training and development.
  • Long-term career progression within a specialist Refrigeration andamp; HVAC business.

Coverage Area: West Midlands and East London/M25 Corridor (Dartford), with engineers typically working within a dedicated geographical patch and occasional overnight stays where required.