Refrigeration Engineer

  • Trades Workforce Solutions
  • Crawley, Sussex
  • Apr 18, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Refrigeration Engineer

Crawley / South London / Brighton

Salary: £51,027, inc Standby Fee plus vehicle payment; excellent package.

Permanent full-time position working with a national facilities management contractor.

We are looking for an experienced Refrigeration Engineer based in the Crawley/South London/Brighton region to work on supermarket refrigeration and air conditioning units.

The role involves carrying out planned and reactive refrigeration maintenance across supermarket stores, maintaining and repairing a range of refrigeration equipment, and undertaking regular store visits for PPMs, minor repairs, and reactive work as requested by the customer.

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out PPM and reactive refrigeration maintenance across multiple sites.
  • Service and repair CO2 refrigeration pack equipment.
  • Identify non-repairable faults and advise the Refrigeration Manager with replacement recommendations.
  • Carry out minor alterations and installations within technical competence, adhering to current specifications.
  • Participate in the of hours standby rota and coordinate cover for holidays or unforeseen circumstances with the line manager.
The ideal candidate
  • Multiple years' experience working with supermarket refrigeration systems.
  • Flexible to be part of the 24/7 on call rota every 1 in 4 weeks.
  • Full driving licence.
  • Experience using a PDA system.
  • Ability to read technical drawings.
  • Experience carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance within a similar retail environment.
Qualifications / Experience
  • SVQ/NVQ Level 2/3 in Refrigeration or equivalent qualification.
  • City and Guilds 2079-1 FGas Category 1.
What's on offer?
  • Salary £51,027, inc Standby Fee.
  • Vehicle and travel paid, except first and last half hour each way.
  • Monday - Friday 4.5 hours per week.
  • 33 days annual leave.
  • Callout rota 1 week in 4.>
  • Pension contribution.
  • Overtime available but not forced.
  • Genuine career progression.