Job Description

Due to continued growth, Fletcher Cooling Services are currently recruiting for an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join our team.

The company, located in Fleetwood, Lancashire. Established in 2016, we operate Nationally within the UK, with further growth anticipated in 2025.

Overview of the main Refrigeration Engineer responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated and meticulous refrigeration engineer with at least 5 years' experience. (Desired but not essential). As a refrigeration engineer you will be responsible for monitoring, repairing and installing a variety of systems in diverse environments.

Tasks and responsibilities within the role will include, but not be limited to:

Carrying out PPM, maintenance repairs, retrofits and new installations within set timeframes and according to defined processes; in line with service agreements and customer requirements for various types of equipment. Activities will also include, defect identification, reporting and repair on various scale refrigeration systems. Installation and commissioning, Survey and report writing, Creating and maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring that risk assessments are adhered to and amended as required. You will act as a technical "on the job" coach for less experienced service team members and may be required to assist/ lead coordination of onsite work activity for larger jobs with support available from the Technical Director as and when required. Complete planned works on the refrigeration units whether this be in the workshop or out onsite as well as undertake customer visits and resolve customer requests / calls as necessary. Develop positive customer relationships, ensure pro-active feedback on and documentation of the customer's equipment of work completed.

Qualifications and requirements of the Refrigeration Engineer;

Electrical fault-finding ability and experience of testing and commissioning; F-Gas Qualification; 2079 Level 2 / 3 in Air-Conditioning and refrigeration or equivalent; Competent in brazing refrigeration pipework; Mechanical/ Electrical aptitude and sound engineering skills; (BMS/ RDM/ TREND/Co2 Ammonia, would be advantageous) At least 5 years previous experience in the refrigeration industry; An excellent approach to H&S requirements; Flexible to work outside normal business hours at times and overtime if required, as well as staying away overnight and call out work; IT skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft systems and the ability to produce reports; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; work well as part of a team and under own initiative; Adaptable to change and able to work under pressure; Possession of strong analytical, problem solving and organisational skills; Able to manage required commissioning and completion paperwork to a high standard; Often the first point of contact to represent the Company in a professional manner; Good attention to detail; Full clean driving licence;
The role is extremely varied and offers a very interesting and challenging opportunity to become a significant part of a company which is on a tremendous growth journey. The role requires a highly motivated and determined person, who is wanting to have a real long-term impact. To succeed in this role, it is vital that you are motivated by working in a complex, fast-moving environment with daily interactions with people from different cultures and background. You will have strong, hands-on experience from a similar role and enjoy working with the autonomy to get the work done.

Start date: Jan 2025.

Bonus: Reviewed against company success and allocated in December providing criteria is met.

Holidays: 28 days inclusive of bank holidays
Salary Date: On 1st of each month.
Company Vehicle: Company van
Company Equipment: Laptop / Mobile/ Specialist tools
Hours of work: 45hours per week, (overtime pay after 45 hours is achieved).

All travel time paid door to door at single time. This is home or if you are staying in accommodation.

Overtime for time onsite once 45 hours are achieved Monday - Friday paid at time + per hour

Additional hours worked after 10 pm Monday - Friday paid at double time

Saturday overtime paid at time + per hour

Sunday overtime paid at double time

Planned night works paid at time + 1/3

Branded Clothing: Company branded clothing

Experience

Refrigeration Engineer: 5 years (preferred) Co2 system experience (preferred but not essential) Ammonia system experience (preferred but not essential)

Work authorisation

United Kingdom (required)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 50,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Overtime Weekend availability
Experience:

Refrigeration: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: FLETCHER COOLING SERVICES Ltd 001