Chiller/Refrigeration Engineer

Chiller Engineer

Location: North East England

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: up to -50k-

Industry: Chiller & Process Cooling Systems

About the Company

Our client is a specialist provider of bespoke design, installation, maintenance, and repair solutions for commercial and industrial chiller systems, refrigeration equipment, air conditioning, and process cooling applications.

With over 20 years of industry experience, this family-owned business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions and 24/7 support to customers across the UK. Their client portfolio includes major food manufacturing and processing organisations such as Warburtons , Hovis , and Allied Bakeries .

Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Chiller Engineer to join their North East team.

Job Overview

As a Chiller Engineer, you will be responsible for the service, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of a wide range of commercial and industrial chiller systems across customer sites throughout the North East.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong chiller experience who enjoys working independently, delivering exceptional customer service, and maintaining critical cooling systems within fast-paced commercial and industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on commercial and industrial chiller systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults on a variety of air-cooled and water-cooled chillers.
• Service process cooling equipment and associated plant.
• Perform system inspections and identify potential issues before they become critical failures.
• Complete detailed service reports and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure all equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in line with manufacturer specifications.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers on site.
• Comply with all company procedures and health and safety regulations.
• Participate in the on-call rota as required.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years'' experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing chiller systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic experience on commercial and industrial cooling equipment.
• F-Gas Certification (Essential).
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working on process cooling systems and refrigeration plant.
• Good understanding of compressors, pumps, controls, and associated chiller components.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within food manufacturing, industrial, or process cooling environments.
• Knowledge of refrigeration packs, glycol systems, and large-scale cooling applications.
• Experience with major chiller manufacturers such as Trane, Carrier, Daikin, York, or Mitsubishi.

What''s On Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Company van with private use permitted.
• Door-to-door travel pay.
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates, including time and a half and double time.
• Company mobile phone.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Long-term career progression within a growing specialist engineering business.
• Opportunity to work with major national food manufacturing clients.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Chiller Engineer looking to join a well-established specialist business that values technical expertise and offers excellent earning potential through paid travel and overtime, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career.

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