Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Join a growing regional service team supporting large-scale industrial refrigeration and chiller systems across Sunderland, with additional work on expanding contracts toward the Leeds area. This is a hands-on, technically focused role suited to engineers who enjoy working on complex plant and want long-term stability, development, and support from a national engineering network.

What youll be doing

In this mobile service role, youll take ownership of the maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of industrial-size chillers and refrigeration systems across customer sites. Youll be a key technical point of contact, trusted to diagnose issues, carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and respond to breakdowns efficiently and safely.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing industrial refrigeration and chiller plant
• Carrying out PPM and reactive call-outs
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and control faults
• Producing clear service reports and recommending improvements
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, compliantly, and to a high standard
• Working independently on site while collaborating closely with the wider service team

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus attractive standby allowance (1 in 7)
• Regular overtime opportunities
• Local working patch Sunderland and surrounding areas, with some work toward Leeds (minimised travel)
• Fully equipped service vehicle, mobile phone, tablet, PPE, and specialist tools
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (holiday purchase available)
• Pension, life assurance, employee discounts, referral scheme, cycle-to-work
• Strong focus on training, upskilling, and long-term career progression
• A safety-first culture with full support from a national engineering organisation

What were looking for

• Refrigeration apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
• Proven experience working on industrial refrigeration and large-scale chillers
• Experience with HFC systems and ideally ammonia and/or CO2
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, piping diagrams, and system layouts
• F-Gas 2079 and ammonia handling certification
• Familiarity with major OEMs such as SABROE, Frick, York, Bitzer, Howden
• Strong diagnostic skills and a proactive, customer-focused mindset
• Full UK driving licence

If youre an industrial refrigeration engineer who enjoys hands-on work with large-scale chiller systems, or you know someone in your network who does, wed love to hear from you. Apply now or share within your network.

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