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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Refrigeration Engineer to join a dynamic team supporting major supermarket clients. This role involves performing essential maintenance and repairs on refrigeration systems across various retail locations. The ideal candidate will bring years of experience in supermarket refrigeration, a strong technical background, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service. With a focus on both professional growth and personal well-being, this role offers a supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your career and life. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a rewarding position, this is the opportunity for you.

33 Days Holiday (Inc. Bank Holidays)

Private Pension

HealthShield Cashback Plan

Employee Discount Platform

Employee Value Awards

Costco Personal Membership Subscription

Mental and Physical Health Services

Electric Car Scheme

Discounted Bus Travel

Experience with supermarket refrigeration systems is essential.
Ability to carry out planned and reactive maintenance.

Perform PPM and reactive refrigeration maintenance across multiple sites.
Service and repair CO2 refrigeration equipment.

Refrigeration Maintenance

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Problem Solving

Customer Service

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Refrigeration

City and Guilds 2079-1 FGas Category 1

City and Guilds 7671 18th Edition

City and Guilds CO2 Refrigeration System Services

PDA System

Job Description

Job Title: Refrigeration Engineer

Location: Oxford / Reading / Maidenhead

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 Hours Per Week

Salary: £48,093.18 Total Salary (Inclusive of Standby Payment (1:4 x 13 Periods) & SLA payment + Overtime + Travel Time)

An exciting opportunity has emerged for an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join our company to work with one of our major UK supermarket clients. The role will involve carrying out planned and reactive refrigeration maintenance across several retail stores, maintaining, and repairing a range of refrigeration equipment. Additionally, you will undertake regular planned store visits to complete reactive work, PPMs, and minor repairs as requested by the customer.

Key Responsibilities:

Carrying out PPM and reactive refrigeration maintenance across a number of sites.
Service and repair a range of CO2 refrigeration pack equipment.
Identify non-repairable faults in plant and machinery and promptly advise the Refrigeration Manager of findings, with recommendations regarding suitable replacement.
Carry out minor alterations and installations within the individual’s technical competence in accordance with current specifications.

Qualifications / Experience:

Essential:

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 within Refrigeration or Equivalent Qualification.
City and Guilds 2079-1 FGas Category 1.

Desirable but not essential:

City and Guilds 7671 18th Edition.
City and Guilds Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Refrigeration System Services.

The ideal candidate:

Multiple years’ experience working with supermarket refrigeration systems.
Flexible to be part of the 24/7 on-call rota every 1:4 weeks.
Full driving license.
Experience using a PDA system.
Ability to read technical drawings.
Carried out PPM and reactive maintenance within a similar retail environment.

What We Offer:

At City, we take pride in supporting our colleagues with a fantastic range of exciting benefits designed to enhance both their professional and personal lives. From exclusive perks to valuable rewards, we’re committed to ensuring our team feels valued, motivated, and empowered.

Our benefits include: