Johnson Controls

Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Manchester-Manchester-United Kingdom Full time

What you will do
Join Johnson Controls’ Industrial Refrigeration (IREF) team, where we deliver cutting-edge project solutions and maintenance services for customers in manufacturing, cold storage, and R&D. As the OEM for SABROE, Frick Compressors, and York products, we provide national coverage with highly trained engineers supporting industries such as food & beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, and more.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary plus premium overtime rates
  • Standby allowance, call-outs, and paid travel
  • Service vehicle, mobile phone, tablet, PPE, and specialist tools provided
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, with Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Comprehensive benefits: pension, life assurance, EAP, referral bonuses, discounts on major brands and Johnson Controls products
  • Cycle-to-work scheme and employee resource groups
  • Extensive training and career development programs
  • Commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy

How you will do it

  • Act as the primary client contact for technical service and maintenance
  • Diagnose and resolve issues with industrial refrigeration/chiller systems within agreed timeframes
  • Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) per contract requirements
  • Communicate findings clearly, recommending improvements, upgrades, or optimisations
  • Prepare detailed technical reports and submit to Service Coordinator and client
  • Prioritise Health & Safety in all tasks
  • Work independently while contributing to team success
  • Mobile role, Monday–Friday, with 1-in-7 standby rotation

What we look for

  • F-GAS 2079 certification
  • Refrigeration apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (C&G, ideally with Ammonia Handling Certificate)
  • Experience with HFC, Ammonia & CO₂ systems
  • Familiarity with major manufacturers (SABROE, Frick, York, Bitzer, Howden)
  • Knowledge of DX, pumped, flooded, multistage systems
  • Ability to interpret technical documents (electrical schemes, piping diagrams, psychometric charts)
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Self-motivated, positive attitude, and strong team player

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