Refrigeration Engineer
Posted 8 hours 59 minutes ago by Matrix Recruitment Group
Are you an experienced Refrigeration Engineer ready to make a meaningful impact? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation's R&D team, working hands-on at a state-of-the-art facility. If you enjoy being involved in new product development and want to get stuck into innovative low-carbon technology, this could be the role for you.
Your New Job:You'll be part of the R&D engineering team, focusing on the design, build, and testing of air source heat pump systems and refrigeration circuits. The role is predominantly lab-based, with a hands-on approach at every step - from initial concept through to performance optimisation and compliance testing. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, playing a key part in the development of next-generation heating products.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:- Design, assemble, and commission refrigeration circuits and prototypes
- Carry out brazing, pipework, testing, and safe refrigerant handling
- Plan and conduct detailed performance tests in line with relevant standards
- Optimise system components and analyse data using technical instrumentation
- Work safely with natural and low-GWP refrigerants
- Investigate faults and support continuous product improvement
- Prepare technical documentation and reports
- Liaise with internal teams and external bodies for compliance and certification
- Oversee equipment maintenance and ensure all health & safety standards are met
- Mentor lab techs on refrigeration best practice as needed
- Relevant qualification or apprenticeship in refrigeration, air conditioning, or mechanical engineering
- F-Gas certification (Category 1 or equivalent) or willingness to obtain
- Practical hands-on experience in refrigeration or heat pump systems
- Excellent understanding of vapour compression theory
- Strong analytical and reporting skills
- Safety-first mindset
- Able to work independently or as part of a team
- Full clean driving licence (desirable)
- Experience with flammable refrigerants or R&D labs (desirable)