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Refrigeration Engineer

MSrec LtdSouth East London, London🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 7 Oct 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
South East London, London, United Kingdom
Posted
23 hours ago

Job Description

Refrigeration Service Engineer – M25

Location: M25 / Greater London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Refrigeration Service Engineer to join a growing service team covering customers and equipment throughout the M25 and surrounding areas.

This is a field-based position offering excellent variety, autonomy and the opportunity to work across a wide range of commercial refrigeration systems. You will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive service, maintenance and repair work, providing a professional service to customers across the region.

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out reactive repairs and planned maintenance on commercial refrigeration equipment.
  • Diagnose and repair faults on cold rooms, display cabinets, chillers, freezers and associated refrigeration systems.
  • Work safely and in accordance with current F-Gas and health & safety regulations.
  • Complete accurate service reports and job records using digital systems.
  • Liaise directly with customers, providing a professional and efficient service.
  • Identify faults and recommend appropriate remedial works where required.
  • Participate in a 1-in-5 on-call rota, attending emergency breakdowns when required.
  • Maintain company vehicles, tools and equipment to a high standard.
  • Travel throughout the M25 and surrounding areas as required.
Overtime & On-Call
  • Overtime paid at 1.5x after 42.5 hours per week.
  • Double time on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
  • 1-in-5 on-call rota with additional payments for emergency call-outs.
  • Door-to-door travel paid.
About You

The successful candidate will have proven experience working as a Refrigeration Service Engineer, ideally within a commercial or retail refrigeration environment.

You will ideally have:

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, or equivalent.
  • F-Gas / Safe Handling of Refrigerants qualification.
  • R290 qualification.
  • CO2 refrigeration experience/qualification.
  • CSCS qualification.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
  • A flexible approach to travel and out-of-hours call-outs.
Package & Benefits
  • Competitive salary depending on experience.
  • Company van and fuel card.
  • Company tools and uniform.
  • Mobile phone and tablet.
  • Door-to-door travel paid.
  • Overtime at 1.5x after 42.5 hours.
  • Double time Sundays and Bank Holidays.
  • 1-in-5 on-call rota.
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Long-term career opportunities within a growing business.
Interested?

If you're an experienced Refrigeration Service Engineer looking for a secure, long-term position with a strong package, paid travel and genuine overtime earning potential, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today for more information and a confidential discussion.

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