Industrial Refrigeration Engineer (Ammonia)

Company: Start People Ltd
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Location: Motherwell
Job Description:

Industrial Refrigeration Engineer (Ammonia)

Scotland, M8 Corridor (Field-Based)

£45,000 – £50,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Engineer with strong ammonia expertise looking for a role where your skills are genuinely valued?

We’re supporting a growing and highly regarded engineering business that is expanding its team in Scotland. This is a field-based position offering a mix of technical challenge, autonomy, and long-term career progression.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the service, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of industrial refrigeration systems across a range of client sites.

This role suits someone who enjoys problem-solving, working independently, and being a key technical expert in the field.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Service, maintenance, and fault finding on industrial refrigeration systems
  • Working extensively with ammonia (NH3) systems
  • Carrying out system installations and commissioning
  • Diagnosing complex electrical and mechanical faults
  • Supporting site operations and maintaining strong client relationships
  • Assisting in the development of junior engineers and apprentices
  • Providing on-site support to management when required

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience as an Industrial Refrigeration Engineer
  • Essential: Ammonia (NH3) experience
  • Exceptional fault-finding skills (electrical & mechanical)
  • Experience with compressor overhauls (e.g. Sabroe, GEA or similar)
  • Installation and commissioning experience
  • Strong communication and customer-facing skills
  • Ability to mentor and support junior engineers
  • Full UK driving licence

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000
  • Door-to-door pay
  • Paid overtime
  • Engineers bonus scheme
  • Company vehicle (choice available)
  • 34 days holiday (including statutory)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing business

If you’re looking for a role where you can work on technically interesting systems, be recognised for your expertise, and play a key role in a growing team, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Start People are the acting agency working on this assignment

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Posted: April 17th, 2026