Refrigeration Engineer

Refrigeration Engineer

Job Title: Refrigeration Engineer (Retail Refrigeration Packages)

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

Package

• Company car
• Pension scheme
• Field-based role (with occasional home / office work)
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Mobile phone & laptop
• Door-to-door payment
• Career progression opportunities
• Specialist training & development

Key Requirements

• 5+ years' experience working as a Refrigeration Engineer completing refrigeration projects within the retail sector
• City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
• F-Gas qualification: City & Guilds 2079, BESA F-Gas, CITB J11, or LCL F-Gas
• Understanding of RS232/RJ485 2/4 wire, Cat5e/Cat6 networks, and peripheral controls/interfaces.
• Good communicator, able to deal with a range of people, tasks and obligations
• Well organised, self-starter, able to implement procedures and effectively manage all aspects of the works
• Commercial knowledge and ability to negotiate terms with a range of parties

Role Overview

We are looking for a Refrigeration Engineer to manage refrigeration package installations on retail sites. You will be expected to coordinate site activities, ensure adherence to H&S protocols and ensure that all installations meet project design specifications.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Operations Director
• Conduct engineering and technical surveys
• Assess existing controls, networks, and access routes
• Evaluate existing services for reuse
• Disconnect and isolate M&E services for decommissioned fixtures
• Maintain functionality of remaining systems during decommissioning
• Ensure TMS systems remain updated and operational
• Assist with installation of new equipment (plant, gas coolers, cabinets, cold stores)
• Install and test control/sensor wiring and communication networks
• Support technical assessments and equipment evaluations
• Conduct site surveys for equipment reuse
• Tag assets and update system records