Refrigeration Engineer – Reading

Refrigeration Service Engineer

This is an opportunity with a leading supplier of the full range of remote control and plug-in refrigerated cabinets to the retail, food and beverage and hotel, restaurant, and catering sectors. We are currently looking for an experienced Refrigeration Service Engineer to join the team covering the East Midlands. Customers range from supermarkets to small independent businesses. 

Successful applicant must have current F-gas qualification.  

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities

– To carry out reactive repairs on a wide range of commercial refrigeration systems
– To undertake preventative maintenance work as required 
– To cover 24 hour call out on a rota basis
– To receive, respond and advise on calls passed from the Service Office
– To carry out or assist on installation work, when required
– To carry out commissioning at local level where required 

Experience and Key Skills

– Capable of hands-on problem solving with the ability to generate ideas and solutions
– Ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail 
– Ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks
– Strong communication, organisational and time management skills
– Commercial awareness 
– Self-motivated but able to work as part of a team
– Knowledge of Health & Safety and environmental issues
– Relevant Refrigeration Certification i.e. city & guilds in refrigeration 
– Experience of CO2
– Microsoft office and handheld mobile devices