Refrigeration Engineer
Locations: Spalding
Salary: Up to £20 per hour, depending on experience
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Contract: Permanent
Overtime: Available at time and a half
On-Call: 1 weekend in 5

Looking for Your Next Refrigeration Engineer Opportunity?

We're recruiting for an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join a well-established commercial vehicle maintenance operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled refrigeration engineer to work on a variety of transport refrigeration systems, with ongoing training, development and excellent long-term career opportunities.

Experienced HGV and LCV Technicians with a strong mechanical or electrical background may also be considered, with full training and support available to develop into a specialist Refrigeration Engineer.

The Role
You will be responsible for the inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair of transport refrigeration systems fitted to HGVs, trailers and light commercial vehicles.
Duties will include:
·Servicing and repairing transport refrigeration units across various makes and models
·Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, electronic and refrigeration faults
·Installing refrigeration units to trailers, HGVs and LCVs
·Carrying out preventative maintenance and inspections
·Working independently at customer sites and away from the workshop
·Participating in a 1-in-5 on-call rota for out-of-hours breakdowns
·Carrying out first-time fixes wherever possible
·Managing van stock and ensuring the correct parts are available
·Accurately recording work, parts and service information
·Supporting other workshop team members and apprentices when required
·Maintaining high standards of health and safety and workshop cleanliness

HGV Technician - Refrigeration Training Opportunity

If you're an experienced HGV or LCV Technician with a strong mechanical or electrical background but don't currently have refrigeration experience, this could still be an excellent opportunity.

The company is willing to upskill the right HGV Technician into a specialist HGV Refrigeration Engineer, providing training and support to develop your refrigeration knowledge and qualifications.

You'll gain experience working on modern refrigeration systems while building on your existing HGV/LCV mechanical and electrical skills.

About You
For an experienced Refrigeration Engineer, we're looking for:
·Experience working with transport refrigeration systems
·F-Gas qualification - C&G 2079-11
·Experience diagnosing mechanical, electrical and refrigeration faults
·Transport refrigeration installation experience
·Full UK Driving Licence
·Good customer service and communication skills
·Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
·Self-motivated and hardworking approach
·Fleet or commercial vehicle experience desirable

For HGV/LCV Technicians looking to upskill:
·Previous HGV or LCV Technician experience
·Strong mechanical and/or electrical background
·Good diagnostic and fault-finding skills
·Full UK Driving Licence
·Positive attitude and willingness to learn
·Genuine interest in developing a specialist refrigeration skillset

What's on Offer?
·Up to £20 per hour, depending on experience
·Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
·Overtime paid at 1.5x
·1-in-5 weekend on-call rota
·Full refrigeration training available for experienced HGV/LCV Technicians
·Manufacturer and technical training
·Company van and tools provided
·Newly equipped vans
·Attendance bonus up to £1,200
·Pension
·Life assurance
·Medical benefits
·Retail discounts
·Cycle to Work Scheme
·24/7 employee support
·£1,000 refer-a-friend scheme
·Ongoing reward and recognition
·Long-term career progression

Apply Today
If you're an experienced Refrigeration Engineer, or an HGV/LCV Technician looking to take the next step into specialist transport refrigeration, we'd love to hear from you.
This vacancy is being advertised by a recruitment agency on behalf of our client.