Permanent

Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Manpower UK
Glasgow, Glasgow City, G2 3NY
money-bag £50000.00 - £56000 per annum
Posted: 08 August 2026 (3 weeks ago)
Closing date: 06 September 2026
Ref: BBBH445224

About the Role

Manpower UK seeks an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Engineer for a permanent, mobile position based in Glasgow, covering Central Scotland. The salary is £50,000 to £56,000 per annum, with a 40-hour working week, plus overtime and standby allowances. This role involves maintaining, servicing, and repairing industrial refrigeration and chiller systems across a diverse customer base. Key responsibilities include fault finding and planned preventative maintenance. The position offers structured career progression and ongoing training. Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge and a full driving licence. This role suits a professional seeking stability within a reputable engineering firm, with work primarily located across the Glasgow to Edinburgh corridor.

Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

📍 Glasgow
💰 £50,000 - £56,000
40 hour working week, overtime and standby allowance available
📈 Permanent Position | Career Progression | Training andamp; Development

Mobile Role | Central Scotland (Glasgow to Edinburgh Region)

A leading engineering business is looking to recruit an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Engineer to join its expanding service team. This is a mobile role covering Central Scotland, with the majority of customer sites located across the Glasgow and Edinburgh corridor.

Working across a diverse range of industrial environments, the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining, servicing, and repairing industrial refrigeration and chiller systems for a varied customer base.

Industries Served

Projects and service work are carried out across a range of sectors including:

  • Meat and poultry
  • Food and beverage manufacturing
  • Leisure facilities
  • Pharmaceutical production
  • Automotive manufacturing
  • General industrial environments

The Role

The Industrial Refrigeration Engineer will be responsible for delivering planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, and breakdown support on a variety of refrigeration systems.


Key Responsibilities

Maintenance andamp; Servicing

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance and routine servicing.
  • Conduct leak testing and system inspections.
  • Monitor compressor performance and efficiency.
  • Replace worn or faulty components to minimise downtime and maintain operational performance.

Fault Finding andamp; Repairs

  • Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration-related faults.
  • Respond effectively to emergency breakdown situations.
  • Ensure systems are restored safely and efficiently.

Compliance andamp; Safety

  • Work in line with all health and safety legislation and company procedures.
  • Safely handle hazardous refrigerants, including toxic and flammable gases.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and emissions standards.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

  • F-Gas Category 1 (2079) certification.
  • Ammonia handling qualification and experience.
  • A completed refrigeration apprenticeship.
  • A recognised qualification such as NVQ or City andamp; Guilds in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR).
  • Proven experience working with HFC, ammonia and CO₂ refrigeration systems.
  • Strong working knowledge of DX, pumped, flooded and multistage refrigeration systems.
  • Experience working with equipment from manufacturers such as Sabroe, Frick, York, Bitzer and Howden.
  • A full UK driving licence.

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