At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair large-scale industrial refrigeration systems across Sunderland and Leeds.
- Company: Join a growing regional service team with a strong national engineering network.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, standby allowance, 25 days holiday, and strong training focus.
- Other info: Work locally with minimal travel and receive full support in a safety-first culture.
- Why this job: Enjoy hands-on work with complex systems and long-term career progression.
- Qualifications: Refrigeration apprenticeship or equivalent, experience with HFC systems, and F-Gas certification.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Join a growing regional service team supporting large-scale industrial refrigeration and chiller systems across Sunderland, with additional work on expanding contracts toward the Leeds area. This is a hands-on, technically focused role suited to engineers who enjoy working on complex plant and want long-term stability, development, and support from a national engineering network.
What you’ll be doing:
- Servicing, maintaining, and repairing industrial refrigeration and chiller plant
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive call-outs
- Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and control faults
- Producing clear service reports and recommending improvements
- Ensuring all work is completed safely, compliantly, and to a high standard
- Working independently on site while collaborating closely with the wider service team
What we offer:
- Competitive salary plus attractive standby allowance (1 in 7)
- Regular overtime opportunities
- Local working patch – Sunderland and surrounding areas, with some work toward Leeds (minimised travel)
- Fully equipped service vehicle, mobile phone, tablet, PPE, and specialist tools
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (holiday purchase available)
- Pension, life assurance, employee discounts, referral scheme, cycle-to-work
- Strong focus on training, upskilling, and long-term career progression
- A safety-first culture with full support from a national engineering organisation
What we’re looking for:
- Refrigeration apprenticeship or equivalent qualification
- Proven experience working on industrial refrigeration and large-scale chillers
- Experience with HFC systems and ideally ammonia and/or CO₂
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics, piping diagrams, and system layouts
- F-Gas 2079 and ammonia handling certification
- Familiarity with major OEMs such as SABROE, Frick, York, Bitzer, Howden
- Strong diagnostic skills and a proactive, customer-focused mindset
- Full UK driving licence
Interested? If you’re an industrial refrigeration engineer who enjoys hands-on work with large-scale chiller systems, or you know someone in your network who does, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or share within your network.
Industrial Refrigeration Engineer employer: Dormont Manufacturing Co
Join a dynamic and supportive team as an Industrial Refrigeration Engineer in Sunderland, where you'll enjoy a hands-on role with opportunities for professional growth and development. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a commitment to training, ensuring you thrive in a safety-first culture while working on complex industrial systems. Experience the benefits of local work with minimal travel, all while being part of a national engineering network that values your expertise and contributions.
