Industrial Refrigeration Technician

What you will do

Our Industrial Refrigeration (IREF) division delivers project, maintenance, and service solutions supporting manufacturing, cold storage, and R&D testing. As the OEM for SABROE, Frick Compressors, and York products, we provide service with highly trained engineers offering preventative, and reactive support across industries including meat & poultry, food & beverage, leisure, pharma, automotive, and general manufacturing.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + premium overtime rates

• Standby allowance, paid call-outs, and travel time

• Fully equipped service vehicle, mobile, tablet, PPE, and specialist tools

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with a Holiday Purchase Scheme (up to 10 days)

• Comprehensive benefits: pension, life assurance, EAP, referral bonuses, retail discounts, Cycle2Work, and discounts on Johnson Controls security products

• Access to top-tier training and career development

• Safety-first culture through our Zero Harm policy

Your role

As the go-to technical contact for our clients, you’ll diagnose and resolve issues on industrial refrigeration and chiller systems. You’ll carry out planned maintenance, communicate findings clearly, and suggest upgrades or improvements. This mobile role (Mon–Fri, standby 1 in 5) involves producing detailed technical reports and ensuring all work meets health and safety standards. While you’ll often work independently, you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team.

What we’re looking for

• F-GAS 2079 certification and ammonia handling qualification

• Completed refrigeration apprenticeship and recognised qualification (e.g. C&G) preferred

• Experience with HFC, ammonia, CO₂ systems and brands like SABROE, Frick, York, Bitzer, Howden

• Strong knowledge of DX, pumped, flooded, and multistage systems

• Full UK driving licence

• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation (electrical/fluid schemes, piping/psychrometric diagrams)

• Self-motivated, proactive, and team-oriented

We’d also like to speak with commercial engineers who are considering a move into industrial and want make that next step

Ready to make an impact in a dynamic, safety-focused environment? Apply now and be part of a team that keeps industries cool and running smoothly.