Industrial Refrigeration Technician in Immingham

We are looking for a qualified industrial Refrigeration Technician to join the team of one of the largest producers of industrial gas in the world. Ideally with experience of CO2 recovery and industry associated electrical control systems, this is an exciting, newly created opportunity for a technician to join a first‑class organisation and a great team.

Your primary role as the industrial refrigeration technician will be the maintenance of critical refrigeration and CO2 recovery systems at production and storage facilities along with support for small pressure control systems at customer sites. This is a great career opportunity for an experienced professional to join an organisation who genuinely look after their employees.

• Installation and maintenance of industrial refrigeration and CO2 recovery systems.
• Secondary responsibility is to support the wider business within the UK and Ireland.
• Required to work on Nippon production, storage and customer sites in the UK & Ireland.
• Must be prepared to travel extensively throughout both countries, including staying away from home for several days at a time.
• To manage and promote current H&S legislation on all activities.
• Planned maintenance of refrigeration and CO2 recovery systems in line with manufacturers and statutory requirements as well as unplanned/breakdown maintenance to ensure plant uptime and efficiency remains optimal.
• Prompt identification of problems such as refrigerant leaks, electrical failures, or mechanical breakdowns, including implementing effective repair solutions.
• Safe use of various types of refrigerants used in systems and compliance with strict regulations regarding their handling and disposal.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify issues, provide estimates for repairs and recommendations on system upgrades or replacements to improve efficiency.
• Support the Operations department in the planning and execution of routine and breakdown maintenance of Bulk Gas installations/Production and Storage facilities at both Nippon and customer owned sites.

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in refrigeration engineering.
• Relevant experience in industrial refrigeration maintenance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) and Fluorinated Gas (F‑Gas).
• Electrical awareness with knowledge of associated electrical systems.
• Relevant experience in plant maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience in working with safe systems of work with sound engineering practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current H&S legislation.
• F‑Gas handling certificate.
• Valid driving licence.

Nippon Gases is one of the leading companies in the industrial and medical gases business in Europe. We service more than 150,000 customers and have a diversified involvement in broad industries such as healthcare, food, manufacturing, metallurgy, chemical products, electronics and energy. We aim to create social value through innovative gas solutions that increase industrial productivity, enhance human well‑being and contribute to a more sustainable future.

What can you expect from us? We are an industrial company in which safety and integrity come first, as it could not be otherwise. We bet on the talent of each of our employees, creating opportunities for development and learning, as well as offering an environment of personal conciliation. Our employees are the key to achieve high customer satisfaction and be, day by day, your choice. We have a high commitment to society and respect for the environment. These values make us a great company with solid and continuous financial results.

Nippon Gases is a company committed to equality and promotes an inclusive work environment free of any type of discrimination and harassment. We believe that the diversity of talent strengthens and increases our success. We have equality policies that guarantee employability and increase opportunities for all candidates.