Refrigeration Engineer
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,500.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Project Start Recruitment Solutions Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RefrEngRef |
Summary
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Our client is part of a long-established, family-owned engineering group with over 75 years of experience. Headquartered in the West Midlands and operating from multiple regional centres across the UK, they deliver turnkey solutions across refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and building services.
Their refrigeration division continues to expand rapidly, and they are now seeking an experienced Refrigeration Service Engineer to cover convenience store contracts across the Nottingham area.
COMPANY USP
Full Turnkey Engineering Solutions
They don’t just design or maintain — they manage the full lifecycle: consult & design → supply & install → service & maintain.
Wide Discipline Offering
Providing refrigeration, HVAC, mechanical & electrical (M&E), and building services — enabling clients to receive multiple solutions from one trusted provider.
National Coverage with Local Presence
Operating through regional hubs and a skilled network of engineers, project managers, and designers across the UK — ensuring rapid response and consistent service.
Experience & Heritage
With over seven decades of expertise and family-owned roots, the business combines traditional reliability with modern engineering innovation.
JOB PURPOSE
Diagnose and repair refrigeration and HVAC equipment faults across multiple convenience store sites.
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive service work as allocated by Service Control.
Fit and replace parts as directed by the Senior Managing Engineer or Operations Manager.
Complete all documentation and digital reporting accurately and on time.
Work safely and in full compliance with company and client health and safety standards.
ROLE SCOPE
The position covers the full HVAC scope, including air conditioning and heat pump maintenance (typically a few units per store).
Around 10% of work involves M&E elements such as water heaters, taps, sinks, and minor electrical tasks.
Typical sites include supermarkets and convenience stores, requiring both refrigeration and general HVAC maintenance.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
Minimum 5 years’ experience in supermarket or commercial refrigeration.
City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
Valid F-Gas (2079) certification.
CO2 system experience or certification desirable but not essential.
Strong fault-finding, communication, and customer service skills.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Base Salary: £44,500 per annum
OTE: £50k – £55k (with typical overtime)
£2k M&E uplift
Approx. £60k total package with 10 hours’ overtime and door-to-door pay
Standby: 1 in 4–5 weeks (£250 per week standby payment)
Company van, fuel card, tools, and uniform provided
Standard hours: 8am – 5pm (42.5 hrs per week)
Overtime opportunities available
If you are interested, please call Steve on 07903 686255 or steve@projectstart.co.uk or apply with your current CV to prompt a call back.
Our client is part of a long-established, family-owned engineering group with over 75 years of experience. Headquartered in the West Midlands and operating from multiple regional centres across the UK, they deliver turnkey solutions across refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and building services.
Their refrigeration division continues to expand rapidly, and they are now seeking an experienced Refrigeration Service Engineer to cover convenience store contracts across the Nottingham area.
COMPANY USP
Full Turnkey Engineering Solutions
They don’t just design or maintain — they manage the full lifecycle: consult & design → supply & install → service & maintain.
Wide Discipline Offering
Providing refrigeration, HVAC, mechanical & electrical (M&E), and building services — enabling clients to receive multiple solutions from one trusted provider.
National Coverage with Local Presence
Operating through regional hubs and a skilled network of engineers, project managers, and designers across the UK — ensuring rapid response and consistent service.
Experience & Heritage
With over seven decades of expertise and family-owned roots, the business combines traditional reliability with modern engineering innovation.
JOB PURPOSE
Diagnose and repair refrigeration and HVAC equipment faults across multiple convenience store sites.
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive service work as allocated by Service Control.
Fit and replace parts as directed by the Senior Managing Engineer or Operations Manager.
Complete all documentation and digital reporting accurately and on time.
Work safely and in full compliance with company and client health and safety standards.
ROLE SCOPE
The position covers the full HVAC scope, including air conditioning and heat pump maintenance (typically a few units per store).
Around 10% of work involves M&E elements such as water heaters, taps, sinks, and minor electrical tasks.
Typical sites include supermarkets and convenience stores, requiring both refrigeration and general HVAC maintenance.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
Minimum 5 years’ experience in supermarket or commercial refrigeration.
City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
Valid F-Gas (2079) certification.
CO2 system experience or certification desirable but not essential.
Strong fault-finding, communication, and customer service skills.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Base Salary: £44,500 per annum
OTE: £50k – £55k (with typical overtime)
£2k M&E uplift
Approx. £60k total package with 10 hours’ overtime and door-to-door pay
Standby: 1 in 4–5 weeks (£250 per week standby payment)
Company van, fuel card, tools, and uniform provided
Standard hours: 8am – 5pm (42.5 hrs per week)
Overtime opportunities available
If you are interested, please call Steve on 07903 686255 or steve@projectstart.co.uk or apply with your current CV to prompt a call back.