Permanent

Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Manpower UK

Glasgow, Glasgow City, G2 3LD

£50000.00 - £56000 per annum

Posted: 23 September 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 22 October 2026

Ref: BBBH445224

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About the Role

This permanent Industrial Refrigeration Engineer post covers Glasgow and the central Scotland corridor, with most customer sites between Glasgow and Edinburgh. The successful applicant joins Manpower UK's client, a leading engineering business, working a 40-hour week with overtime and standby allowance available. Duties include maintaining, servicing and repairing industrial refrigeration and chiller systems across varied industrial environments, so proven experience with such equipment is essential. A full driving licence suits this mobile position. Salary ranges from £50,000 to £56,000 annually, reflecting the seniority of the job. Career progression plus training and development are offered, making this a sound long-term move for a skilled refrigeration specialist seeking stability.

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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