This role requires strong technical knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems, particularly those operating with ammonia (NH₃), CO₂, and large-scale plant equipment.
Key Responsibilities
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Service, maintain, and repair industrial refrigeration systems.
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Diagnose faults and perform system troubleshooting.
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across customer sites.
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Install and commission refrigeration equipment and associated controls.
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Work with refrigerants including Ammonia (NH₃), CO₂, and HFC systems.
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Ensure all work complies with relevant UK safety and environmental regulations.
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Complete service reports and documentation accurately.
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Provide technical advice and support to customers.
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Participate in on-call rota for emergency breakdown response.
Required Qualifications & Experience
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Proven experience working with industrial refrigeration systems.
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Recognised refrigeration or engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).
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F-Gas certification (Category 1).
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Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems highly desirable.
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Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
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Full UK driving licence.
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Ability to work independently and manage field-based workloads.
Desirable Skills
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Experience working in food manufacturing or cold storage environments.
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Knowledge of PLC-controlled refrigeration systems.
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Ammonia safety certification (e.g., IOSH or equivalent).
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CO₂ refrigeration system experience.
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Health & Safety training (e.g., CSCS, IPAF, PASMA)
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year