Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

What you will do

Join Johnson Controls' Industrial Refrigeration (IREF) team, where we deliver cutting-edge project solutions and maintenance services for customers in manufacturing, cold storage, and R&D. As the OEM for SABROE, Frick Compressors, and York products, we provide national coverage with highly trained engineers supporting industries such as food & beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, and more.

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus premium overtime rates
• Standby allowance, call-outs, and paid travel
• Service vehicle, mobile phone, tablet, PPE, and specialist tools provided
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, with Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Comprehensive benefits: pension, life assurance, EAP, referral bonuses, discounts on major brands and Johnson Controls products
• Cycle-to-work scheme and employee resource groups
• Extensive training and career development programs
• Commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy

How you will do it

• Act as the primary client contact for technical service and maintenance
• Diagnose and resolve issues with industrial refrigeration/chiller systems within agreed timeframes
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) per contract requirements
• Communicate findings clearly, recommending improvements, upgrades, or optimisations
• Prepare detailed technical reports and submit to Service Coordinator and client
• Prioritise Health & Safety in all tasks
• Work independently while contributing to team success
• Mobile role, Monday-Friday, with 1-in-7 standby rotation

What we look for

• F-GAS 2079 certification
• Refrigeration apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (C&G, ideally with Ammonia Handling Certificate)
• Experience with HFC, Ammonia & CO systems
• Familiarity with major manufacturers (SABROE, Frick, York, Bitzer, Howden)
• Knowledge of DX, pumped, flooded, multistage systems
• Ability to interpret technical documents (electrical schemes, piping diagrams, psychometric charts)
• Full UK driving licence
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, and strong team player