Marine Refrigeration Engineer

Marine Refrigeration Engineer

Company Description

Tradewinds Engineering Ltd specialises in the design, installation, service, maintenance, and commissioning of refrigeration, air conditioning, and provision systems for the marine and oil/gas industries. With nearly three decades of experience, the company has delivered a wide range of projects worldwide, including service contracts, inspections, energy audits, and project supervision.

Tradewinds Engineering also provides ATEX explosion-safe and Marine Corrosion Resistant AC solutions.

As an approved City & Guilds training centre, the company offers in-person and online refrigeration and marine engineering courses across the UK and bespoke locations. Tradewinds supports ongoing professional development for technicians and engineers.

Role Description

This is a full-time, Marine Refrigeration Engineer role based in Taunton, Somerset, UK, working within our product manufacturing departments. Our international projects will require time away with worldwide travel.

The Marine Refrigeration Engineer will install, commission, service, and maintain marine and offshore refrigeration, air conditioning, and provision systems. Typical responsibilities include diagnosing faults, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, carrying out inspection surveys, and ensuring compliance with relevant safety and environmental regulations. The role involves preparing technical reports, maintaining accurate service documentation, and supporting project supervision activities where required. The Marine Refrigeration Engineer will also liaise with vessel crews and clients, providing clear technical guidance and high-quality customer service while working in shipyards, offshore installations, and other marine environments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong technical skills in Maintenance & Repair and Preventive Maintenance for marine refrigeration, air conditioning, and provision systems.
• Hands-on experience working with refrigerants, including safe handling practices and applicable regulations.
• Solid foundation in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline, with the ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Effective Customer Service and communication skills to interact professionally with clients, vessel crews, and project stakeholders.
• Relevant vocational qualification in Refrigeration, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in marine or offshore environments, including familiarity with ATEX and safety-critical systems, is highly beneficial.
• Willingness to travel to shipyards, ports, and offshore locations, and to work flexibly to meet operational demands.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration and Air conditioning
• Electrical qualifications
• Brazing Pipework

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Water Cooled & Air Cooled Chillers
• Packaged Air Conditioning Units
• Split Air Conditioning Units
• Air Handling Units
• Cool rooms
• Refrigeration systems
• Ventilation systems
• CO2 systems

Advantage to have

- F-gas 2079 or equivalent refrigeration handling certification; marine or offshore certifications are an advantage.

- BOSIET

- Offshore Medical

- IMIST

- Yellow Fever Vaccination

- STCW

Benefits

• 40 hours per week
• Extended hours with enhanced rate of pay when outside the UK
• Salary paid monthly
• Holiday 28 days inc Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme

As this role is based in Somerset, UK, we invite applications from UK residents only, thank you.