Refrigeration Engineer in London - Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Location: London - M25
Main Areas: West End & East London
Salary: £55,000 basic + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + Benefits
Employment: Full-Time, Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Refrigeration Engineer with strong hands-on experience working with cold rooms, commercial fridges and refrigeration systems to join a growing specialist team covering London and the M25.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who wants a long-term career with a specialist refrigeration company, where technical ability, customer service and quality workmanship are genuinely valued.

You will primarily be working across Central London, the West End and East London, carrying out planned preventative maintenance, servicing, fault finding, repairs, commissioning and installation works on a variety of commercial refrigeration equipment.

The role offers a £55,000 basic salary, company vehicle and fuel card, with excellent overtime opportunities and a strong benefits package.

As a Refrigeration Engineer, you will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, repair and installation of a range of commercial refrigeration equipment, with a particular focus on cold rooms, fridges and associated refrigeration systems.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Routine servicing, maintenance and repairs of refrigeration systems
• Mechanical and electrical fault finding and diagnostics
• Working on commercial cold rooms, fridges and refrigeration equipment
• Installation of refrigeration pipework and equipment
• Refrigeration pipework brazing, bending, setting and joining
• Pressure testing and brazing
• Commissioning and servicing refrigeration systems
• Refrigerant recovery
• Leak testing, evacuation and refrigerant charging
• Identifying faults and providing effective technical solutions
• Carrying out preventative maintenance and ensuring equipment operates efficiently
• Completing service reports and relevant documentation
• Ensuring all work is completed to the highest possible standard
• Maintaining excellent working relationships with customers and clients
• Identifying potential new product or service opportunities
• Working safely and in accordance with company procedures and legislation
• Working independently and as part of a wider engineering team

There will also be occasional requirements for overnight stays away from home, with all reasonable business expenses covered by the company.

You will be working on a variety of commercial refrigeration systems and equipment, including:

• Cold rooms
• Commercial fridges
• Refrigeration systems
• Condensing units
• Refrigeration pipework
• Evaporators
• Controls and associated electrical systems
• Commercial refrigeration equipment

The successful candidate will be an experienced refrigeration professional with a strong background in the field and the ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a team.

You will ideally have:

• F-Gas Category 1
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning - C&G 6187
• Extensive practical experience within the refrigeration sector
• Strong experience working on cold rooms and commercial refrigeration/fridges
• Excellent refrigeration fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Mechanical and electrical fault-finding experience
• Good knowledge of refrigeration controls
• Experience carrying out routine maintenance and servicing
• Experience with refrigeration installation
• Strong brazing, pipework and pressure-testing skills
• Experience with refrigerant recovery, evacuation, leak testing and charging
• Extensive experience undertaking on-site hot works and associated risk assessments
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements
• Full UK driving licence
• A professional and customer-focused approach
• The ability to work efficiently and productively without constant supervision
• A positive, enthusiastic and self-motivated attitude

This is a great opportunity to join a business that understands refrigeration and invests in its engineers.

You won't simply be another engineer on a contract. You'll be part of a specialist team where quality workmanship, technical knowledge and customer service matter.

If you're an experienced Refrigeration Engineer looking for a £55k opportunity with a vehicle, fuel card, overtime, training and genuine long-term career prospects, we'd be very interested in speaking with you.

Apply today to Russel Cleverley for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.