Refrigeration Service Engineer - Croydon
Circa £57,000 (Including Standby Payments) | Paid Travel | Private Healthcare
Are you an experienced Refrigeration Engineer looking for a role that offers strong earning potential, paid travel and long-term job security?
I'm currently recruiting for a Refrigeration Service Engineer to join a leading facilities and engineering business covering the Croydon area. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established team working across a variety of commercial environments, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on refrigeration systems.
This role would suit engineers who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving under pressure and take pride in delivering a high standard of service. A proactive mindset, strong work ethic and willingness to support the wider team are just as important as technical ability. In return, there is excellent earning potential available for engineers who embrace the demands of the role.
The Role:
As a Refrigeration Service Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing refrigeration equipment, ensuring systems remain operational and compliant while delivering a high standard of service to customers.
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance
- Attending reactive breakdowns and fault-finding activities
- Diagnosing and repairing refrigeration system faults
- Working on a range of refrigeration plant and associated equipment
- Completing service reports and maintenance documentation
- Identifying remedial works and repair requirements
- Maintaining health and safety standards at all times
What's On Offer
- Circa £57,000 salary (including standby payments)
- Paid travel
- 45-hour working week
- Overtime opportunities available
- 1-in-4 call-out rota
- Company vehicle and fuel card
- Specialist tools and PPE provided
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- Matched pension scheme
- Additional employee benefits and discount schemes
What We're Looking For
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
- F‑Gas Category 1 Certification
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Experience working on commercial refrigeration systems
- CO? refrigeration knowledge
- Hydrocarbon experience
- Electrical fault-finding skills
- 18th Edition qualification
- IPAF certification
The Right Person
- Enjoys working in a fast‑paced service environment
- Takes ownership of workload and customer relationships
- Is reliable and responsive when attending breakdowns
- Has a positive, can‑do attitude
- Wants to maximise earnings through overtime and additional responsibilities
- Can work independently while remaining part of a wider engineering team
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