Refrigeration Engineer

Company: Trident Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Leicestershire
Job Description:

Job Title: Refrigeration Engineer (Install)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Refrigeration Engineer with a focus on installation work across supermarket and retail environments. This role involves travel across the Midlands and East of England, installing and commissioning a wide range of refrigeration systems.

You'll be working on high-profile projects and servicing trusted brands, ensuring installations meet high standards for performance, energy efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out the installation of commercial refrigeration systems across retail and supermarket sites.
  • Work from technical drawings and schematics to install pipework, units, and controls.
  • Collaborate with project managers and site teams to deliver installations on time and within spec.
  • Occasionally support with refrigeration servicing tasks.
  • Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety and F-Gas regulations.
  • Participate in a standby rota (1 in 7) – with paid standby charge and callout rates.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience in commercial or supermarket refrigeration installations.
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or equivalent.
  • F-Gas Category 1 certification (essential).
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Comfortable working nights when required.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

What’s on offer:

  • £40,000 base salary + generous overtime package.
  • Double time paid for Sunday work.
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Door-to-door pay.
  • Fully equipped van provided (with personal use allowance).
  • Opportunities for progression and training in advanced refrigeration technologies.

If you're a qualified refrigeration engineer with installation experience and a proactive, team-focused mindset, this is a great opportunity to join a respected and growing provider in the commercial refrigeration industry.

Posted: April 1st, 2026