Refrigeration Engineer in London

Job Description

Refrigeration Engineer Location: London & Greater LondonEmployment Type: Permanent | Full-TimeSalary:£45,000 – £55,000 per annumOTE: £55,000 – £65,000 (with overtime & call-out)Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, overtime, standby allowance, tools, PPE, training

Role Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Refrigeration Service Engineer to cover London and surrounding areas. This is a mobile service role working across commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems in retail, hospitality, and commercial environments. The successful engineer will carry out planned maintenance, reactive breakdowns, fault-finding, and repairs while maintaining high safety and compliance standards.

Key ResponsibilitiesService & Maintenance

• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) of commercial refrigeration systems
• Reactive and emergency breakdown response
• Accurate diagnosis of refrigeration, electrical, and mechanical faults
• Component replacement including compressors, fans, valves, evaporators, and controls
• Pressure testing, evacuation, leak detection, and refrigerant charging in line with F-Gas regulations

Systems Worked On

• Walk-in cold rooms (chilled & frozen)
• Multideck, upright, and undercounter display cabinets
• Pack systems and remote condenser units
• Freezers and blast chillers
• Split A/C and light commercial VRF/VRV systems

Compliance & Customer Interaction

• Completion of service reports, F-Gas logs, and compliance documentation
• Ensuring works meet health & safety and legislative requirements
• Liaising with site managers and facilities teams
• Providing technical advice and repair recommendations

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
• F-Gas Category 1 (essential)
• Proven commercial refrigeration service experience
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and professionally

Interested?If you believe you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, apply today.

Alecto Recruitment Limited is acting as an employment business for this vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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Keywords:Refrigeration Engineer, Refrigeration Technician, Commercial Refrigeration Engineer, Commercial Refrigeration Technician, Refrigeration Maintenance, Refrigeration Installation, Commercial Refrigeration Systems, Pack Systems