Refrigeration Engineer - #2175140

Yorkshire | Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield & Surrounding Areas

£49,211 Total Package Before Joining Bonus + £2,000 Joining Bonus + Overtime + Company Vehicle + 33 Days Holiday

Permanent | Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week

An established supermarket refrigeration contract is looking for an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to cover Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield and the surrounding Yorkshire area.

The package includes a £45,141 basic salary, £2,535 standby allowance and a £2,000 joining bonus. This takes the total annual package to £49,211 before overtime, or £51,211 in the first year including the joining bonus. With overtime available and potential earnings of £60,000, this is a strong option for an engineer looking for long-term stability and good earning potential.

You'll work across a major supermarket estate, carrying out planned maintenance, reactive repairs and breakdown work on commercial refrigeration equipment, including CO2 refrigeration pack systems.

The role offers a defined regional patch, a planned 1 in 4 standby rota and access to further technical training.

As a Refrigeration Engineer, you'll support refrigeration maintenance across multiple supermarket sites throughout Yorkshire, covering Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield and surrounding areas.

You'll carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), respond to breakdowns, diagnose faults and complete repairs to keep refrigeration equipment operating reliably.

The work includes commercial refrigeration plant and CO2 pack systems. You'll also identify defects, recommend repairs or replacement components and complete minor installations and modifications within your competence.

You'll have the equipment, tools and PPE required to carry out the role, alongside support from managers who understand refrigeration engineering and the demands of a supermarket maintenance contract.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across supermarket sites.

• Service and maintain commercial refrigeration systems, including CO2 refrigeration pack systems.

• Diagnose refrigeration, electrical and control faults.

• Attend breakdowns and complete repairs to minimise equipment downtime.

• Identify defective components and recommend appropriate repair or replacement solutions.

• Complete minor installations, alterations and remedial works within your competence.

• Carry out inspections and ensure refrigeration systems operate safely and efficiently.

• Complete service reports and maintenance documentation accurately.

• Follow site procedures, health and safety requirements and relevant refrigeration regulations.

• Participate in a planned 1 in 4 standby and call-out rota.

• NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.

• F-Gas Category 1 qualification, C&G 2079-1 or equivalent.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Experience working as a Refrigeration Engineer or Commercial Refrigeration Engineer.

• Experience servicing commercial or supermarket refrigeration systems.

• Knowledge of supermarket refrigeration plant and pack systems.

• CO2 refrigeration experience or certification.

• Hydrocarbon refrigeration experience.

• Electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations knowledge.

• IPAF 3a and 3b MEWPS training.

Engineers who have strong commercial refrigeration experience but need further development in CO2 or hydrocarbon systems may still be suitable, as additional technical training can be provided.

The package is structured to give you a strong guaranteed income, with additional earning potential through overtime.

• £45,141 basic salary

• £2,535 annual standby payment

• £47,676 total annual package including standby

• £2,000 joining bonus, subject to terms and conditions

• £49,676 total package including standby and joining bonus

• Overtime available to increase earnings, with potential OTE of £60,000

• 40-hour working week

• Planned 1 in 4 standby rota

• Company vehicle

• Specialist tools and PPE provided

• 33 days' annual holiday, including bank holidays

• Private healthcare

• Life insurance

• Pension with 5% employer matching

• Employee discounts

• Salary sacrifice benefits

• Ongoing technical training and development

• Permanent position on an established supermarket refrigeration contract

The business provides refrigeration maintenance and engineering support across a major UK supermarket estate.

With an established contract and ongoing maintenance requirements, the team supports refrigeration equipment across multiple retail locations. The role offers a defined working area, planned standby arrangements and the opportunity to develop your technical skills across commercial and supermarket refrigeration systems.

If you're an experienced Refrigeration Engineer or Commercial Refrigeration Engineer based in Yorkshire, apply today to find out more.

Applications are welcome from engineers based in Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Halifax, Dewsbury, Harrogate and the surrounding areas.

If you have experience in commercial refrigeration, supermarket maintenance, CO2 pack systems or refrigeration breakdowns and want a permanent role with a strong package and a £2,000 joining bonus, get in touch to discuss the position.

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