At a Glance
- Tasks: Install, service, and maintain marine refrigeration and air conditioning systems worldwide.
- Company: Join Tradewinds Engineering, a leader in marine and oil/gas refrigeration solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, 28 days holiday, and a company pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Travel the world while making a real impact in marine engineering.
- Qualifications: Strong technical skills in refrigeration and mechanical engineering required.
Tradewinds Engineering Ltd specialises in the design, installation, service, maintenance, and commissioning of refrigeration, air conditioning, and provision systems for the marine and oil/gas industries. With nearly three decades of experience, the company has delivered a wide range of projects worldwide, including service contracts, inspections, energy audits, and project supervision.
This is a full-time Marine Refrigeration Engineer role based in Taunton, Somerset, UK, working within our product manufacturing departments. Our international projects will require time away with worldwide travel.
The Marine Refrigeration Engineer will install, commission, service, and maintain marine and offshore refrigeration, air conditioning, and provision systems. Typical responsibilities include:
- Diagnosing faults
- Performing preventive and corrective maintenance
- Carrying out inspection surveys
- Ensuring compliance with relevant safety and environmental regulations
- Preparing technical reports
- Maintaining accurate service documentation
- Supporting project supervision activities where required
The Marine Refrigeration Engineer will also liaise with vessel crews and clients, providing clear technical guidance and high-quality customer service while working in shipyards, offshore installations, and other marine environments.
Qualifications and Experience
- Strong technical skills in Maintenance & Repair and Preventive Maintenance for marine refrigeration, air conditioning, and provision systems.
- Hands-on experience working with refrigerants, including safe handling practices and applicable regulations.
- Solid foundation in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline, with the ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
- Effective Customer Service and communication skills to interact professionally with clients, vessel crews, and project stakeholders.
- Relevant vocational qualification in Refrigeration, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in marine or offshore environments, including familiarity with ATEX and safety-critical systems, is highly beneficial.
- Willingness to travel to shipyards, ports, and offshore locations, and to work flexibly to meet operational demands.
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration and Air conditioning.
- Electrical qualifications.
- Brazing Pipework.
Desired Experience
- Water Cooled & Air Cooled Chillers
- Packaged Air Conditioning Units
- Split Air Conditioning Units
- Air Handling Units
- Cool rooms
- Refrigeration systems
- Ventilation systems
- CO2 systems
Advantage to have
- F-gas 2079 or equivalent refrigeration handling certification; marine or offshore certifications are an advantage.
- BOSIET
- Offshore Medical
- IMIST
- Yellow Fever Vaccination
- STCW
Benefits
- 40 hours per week
- Extended hours with enhanced rate of pay when outside the UK
- Salary paid monthly
- Holiday 28 days inc Bank Holidays
- Company pension scheme
As this role is based in Somerset, UK, we invite applications from UK residents only, thank you.
Marine Refrigeration Engineer in Taunton employer: TradeWinds
Tradewinds Engineering Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Taunton, Somerset, where innovation meets marine engineering expertise. With a strong commitment to employee development through City & Guilds accredited training and a supportive culture that values professional growth, employees enjoy competitive benefits including enhanced pay for international assignments and a comprehensive pension scheme. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that delivers high-quality solutions in the marine and oil/gas industries while enjoying the unique opportunity to travel worldwide.
