Refrigeration Engineer

Description:

Branta is partnering with an established, fast-growing national maintenance provider to appoint an experienced Mobile Refrigeration Engineer to join their expanding North East service division.

Covering a diverse commercial portfolio across the region—including retail estates, commercial offices, healthcare facilities, hospitality, and public sector buildings.

Key Responsibilities

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Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Carry out routine PPM, rapid diagnostic fault-finding, and emergency reactive repairs across a wide range of commercial refrigeration and light air-conditioning systems.

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Plant Coverage: Service, repair, and maintain multi-decks, walk-in chillers/freezers, cellar cooling systems, split systems, VRF/VRV units, and small-to-medium central pack plant.

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Diagnostics & Overhauls: Diagnose mechanical and electrical control faults, replace key components (compressors, expansion valves, fan motors, sensors), and carry out pressure testing, evacuation, and safe re-gassing.

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F-Gas Compliance: Maintain detailed refrigerant usage logs, execute mandatory electronic leak checks, and ensure all site works adhere strictly to UK F-Gas and ODS regulations.

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Customer Interaction: Act as the professional face of the company on site, liaising directly with estate managers, store operators, and FM helpdesks to communicate repair progress and remedial recommendations.

Candidate Profile

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Essential Certification: F-Gas certificate.

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Vocational Background: NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (or equivalent time-served trade expertise).

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Technical Experience: Demonstrable experience in mobile commercial service, breakdown repair, and maintenance across diverse commercial sites.

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Licence: Full UK Driving Licence.

To Apply

For a confidential discussion regarding the territory, on-call rota, and company package, apply directly or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Consulting