Job Description:
Refrigeration Service Engineer
Location: Lincoln (Covering UK Wide)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am – 5pm (50 paid hours per week)
Join a Growing Business with Real Career Progression:
We’re looking for a Refrigeration Service Engineer to join an engineering team based in Lincoln. This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineer looking for long-term career progression within a business that genuinely values new ideas and continuous improvement.
This role is based out of Lincoln, however you’ll work across a range of sites throughout the UK.
On-Call & Overtime:
- 1 in 7-week call-out rota
- £100 per day standby payment
- Minimum 4 hours paid at double time if called out
- If late-night call-outs impact rest periods, the following working day is provided as paid leave
Salary & Benefits:
- £20.00 per hour for engineers with relevant experience
- Up to £25.00 per hour for highly experienced engineers, particularly those with Ammonia refrigeration expertise
Benefits:
- Company van provided
- Private medical insurance
- Paid overtime
- 22 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Genuine career progression prospects
- Supportive and forward-thinking management team
The Role:
As a Refrigeration Service Engineer, you’ll be responsible for:
- Planned preventative maintenance
- Service, breakdown and repair work on refrigeration systems
- Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
- Completing service reports and maintenance documentation
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard
- Participating in the on-call rota
This is a field-based role requiring regular travel, with a company van will be provided.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- F-Gas Category 1 Certification
- Level 3 qualification in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Experience working on commercial or industrial refrigeration systems
- Fault-finding skills across electrical and mechanical equipment
Desirable:
- Ammonia refrigeration experience
- Background in food manufacturing, cold storage or supermarket refrigeration
- Applicants living within approximately 45 minutes of Lincoln