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Commercial Refrigeration Engineer - Leicester

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Leicester, City of Leicester, LE1 4AY

£42000 - £43000 per annum

Posted: 14 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Closing date: 13 June 2026

Ref: Eastmidlandsfridge

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About the Role

The Commercial Refrigeration Engineer role, based in Leicester, involves delivering service, maintenance, and installation work across the East Midlands. Covering LE, DE, and NG postcodes, this contract position requires a skilled engineer to support blue-chip clients in the foodservice and retail sectors. The role offers a basic salary of £42,000 to £43,000 per annum, plus a £2,543 on-call allowance and overtime. Working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, the position demands expertise in commercial refrigeration systems. Candidates must reside within the specified postcode areas and possess a strong technical background in servicing and maintaining equipment within hospitality or retail environments.

Commercial Refrigeration Engineer - East Midlands Cover
East Midlands – Candidates must live in postcode beginning with LE, DE and NG
£42,757 basic + £2,543 on-call allowance + overtime Full-time | Monday – Friday (40 hours per week)
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a Commercial Refrigeration Engineer to join a leading specialist contractor in the foodservice and retail sector, operating as part of a growing UK division.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading, award-winning business delivering high-quality refrigeration services to blue-chip clients across hospitality, foodservice, and food retail environments.
You’ll be working across a regional patch in the LE, DE and NG postcodes, carrying out installation, service, and maintenance work on a wide range of commercial refrigeration systems.
Key Responsibilities
· Install, service, and repair commercial refrigeration equipment
· Diagnose faults and carry out effective breakdown repairs
· Ensure all work complies with industry standards and safety regulations
· Provide clear communication to clients on work carried out and recommendations
· Complete accurate service reports and documentation
· Participate in the on-call rota as required
What We’re Looking For
· Valid F-Gas Certification (essential)
· Proven experience in commercial refrigeration (10+ years preferred)
· Background working in restaurants, hospitality, or food retail environments
· Strong knowledge of chilled and frozen commercial systems
· Full UK driving licence
· Professional, reliable, and able to perform under pressure
· Must be based within LE, DE and NG postcode areas
What’s on Offer
· £42,757 basic + £2,543 on-call allowance + overtime
· 1 in 6/8 callout – 200-pound standby
· D2D Travel
· 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
· Option to purchase up to 5 additional days
· Long-service recognition scheme
· Access to company discounts and benefits
· Job stability through long-term contracts with major clients
· Opportunities for career development within a leading national business