At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead refrigeration innovation and ensure compliance with industry standards while improving sustainability.
- Company: Join a leading retailer committed to sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts, competitive holidays, bonuses, and extensive wellbeing support.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent training and career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability and operational performance in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Refrigeration and strong technical knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
What You Will Do
- Own and continuously develop refrigeration specifications, ensuring they meet business requirements, support Plan A and Carbon Net Zero commitments, and remain compliant with industry standards and regulations.
- Partner with Store Design and key stakeholders to support the technical development of new store concepts and initiatives, ensuring solutions are delivered right first time.
- Identify and lead engineering innovation opportunities that improve sustainability, energy efficiency, operational performance and refrigerant strategy delivery.
- Review and analyse refrigeration equipment performance, identify root cause issues and develop short, medium and long-term improvement plans with internal and external stakeholders.
- Build strong relationships across Construction, Facilities Management, Procurement, consultants and suppliers, providing technical guidance, carrying out technical reviews and supporting investment and category planning decisions.
- Who You Will Be
- A collaborative and influential stakeholder manager who can build strong relationships across multiple business functions and external supply partners.
- A proactive problem solver with the ability to analyse complex technical issues and develop practical, long-term solutions.
- Passionate about sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement, with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.
- A highly organised professional with strong planning, prioritisation and communication skills who can manage multiple activities effectively.
- Customer-focused and commercially aware, balancing operational requirements, quality standards and cost considerations to achieve the best outcomes.
- What You Will Bring
- Recognised qualification in Refrigeration at degree level or equivalent.
- Strong technical knowledge of refrigeration systems, including design, specification and maintenance requirements.
- Experience in technical management across a multi-site environment, with proven success managing relationships with third-party suppliers, consultants and contractors.
- Practical knowledge of refrigeration legislation, Health and Safety requirements, statutory compliance, F-Gas regulations and environmental standards.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisational, budget management and communication skills, with the ability to maintain high standards whilst delivering against business objectives.
- What's in it for you
Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special...
- 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third party brands for you and a member of your household.
- Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days.
- Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business.
- A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
- A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.
- Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.
- Industry leading parental, adoption and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.
- Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues, including our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist for you and your family.
- A charity volunteer day to support a cause you're passionate about through a dedicated day away from work.
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Refrigeration Engineering Manager employer: MARKS&SPENCER
At MARKS&SPENCER, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel. As an Engineering Strategy Lead in Greater London, you will benefit from a supportive environment that prioritises professional growth, offers mentorship opportunities, and encourages the adoption of cutting-edge technologies. Join us to be part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a meaningful impact in the retail sector.
We think you need these skills to ace Refrigeration Engineering Manager
Refrigeration Systems Knowledge
Technical Management
Stakeholder Management
Problem-Solving Skills
Sustainability Focus
Innovation Development
Regulatory Compliance
