AC / Refrigeration Engineer in Leicester

AC / Refrigeration Engineer
Location: All work within an hour of your home
Salary: Up to £45,000 basic (negotiable DOE)
Standby: 1 in 6 (barely get called out – the company only got called out twice last year)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
We\’re working with a well-established, independently run refrigeration and process cooling specialist with a strong reputation for quality service and long-term client relationships. Due to continued growth, they\’re looking for a skilled Engineer to join their team, supporting a wide range of sites across Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
Why Join?

• Work-life balance is a priority – realistic working hours, no pressure for overtime, mostly only do core hours sometimes less! (Job and knock), and they have an incredibly low call out rate.
• All work is within an hour – no long-distance travel or nights away
• Join a stable, close-knit team with an excellent staff retention rate

The Role:
You\’ll be responsible for the service, maintenance, fault-finding and occasional installation of cooling systems in sectors such as:

• Manufacturing and industrial plants
• Aerospace and defence
• Hospitals and medical environments
• Retail, leisure, and commercial premises

You\’ll be working with a variety of equipment including chillers, split systems, cold rooms, process cooling units and more.
What You\’ll Need:

• F-Gas certification
• Proven experience in commercial/industrial refrigeration or process cooling
• A strong understanding of fault diagnosis and service work
• Comfortable working independently and communicating with clients
• Full UK driving licence

What\’s on Offer:

• Basic salary up to £45,000 (negotiable based on experience)
• 1 in 6 standby rota – very minimal call-outs
• Company van and fuel card
• Tools, uniform, and ongoing training
• Supportive leadership team who genuinely value work-life balance

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to join a people-focused business where you\’re treated as a person – not a number.

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