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Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Johnson Controls

Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

full-timePosted: Aug 2, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026Newcastle-Tyne and Wear-United Kingdom

Job Description

Join a growing regional service team supporting large‑scale industrial refrigeration and chiller systems across Sunderland, with additional work on expanding contracts toward the Leeds area. This is a hands‑on, technically focused role suited to engineers who enjoy working on complex plant and want long‑term stability, development, and support from a national engineering network.What you’ll be doingIn this mobile service role, you’ll take ownership of the maintenance, fault‑finding, and repair of industrial‑size chillers and refrigeration systems across customer sites. You’ll be a key technical point of contact, trusted to diagnose issues, carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and respond to breakdowns efficiently and safely.Your day‑to‑day will include:Servicing, maintaining, and repairing industrial refrigeration and chiller plantCarrying out PPM and reactive call‑outsDiagnosing mechanical, electrical, and control faultsProducing clear service reports and recommending improvementsEnsuring all work is completed safely, compliantly, and to a high standardWorking independently on site while collaborating closely with the wider service teamWhat we offerCompetitive salary plus attractive standby allowance (1 in 7)Regular overtime opportunitiesLocal working patch – Sunderland and surrounding areas, with some work toward Leeds (minimised travel)Fully equipped service vehicle, mobile phone, tablet, PPE, and specialist tools25 days holiday + bank holidays (holiday purchase available)Pension, life assurance, employee discounts, referral scheme, cycle‑to‑workStrong focus on training, upskilling, and long‑term career progressionA safety‑first culture with full support from a national engineering organisationWhat we’re looking forRefrigeration apprenticeship or equivalent qualificationProven experience working on industrial refrigeration and large‑scale chillersExperience with HFC systems and ideally ammonia and/or CO₂Ability to interpret electrical schematics, piping diagrams, and system layoutsF‑Gas 2079 and ammonia handling certificationFamiliarity with major OEMs such as SABROE, Frick, York, Bitzer, HowdenStrong diagnostic skills and a proactive, customer‑focused mindsetFull UK driving licenceInterested?If you’re an industrial refrigeration engineer who enjoys hands‑on work with large‑scale chiller systems, or you know someone in your network who does, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or share within your network.#LI-HN1#LI-Remote#RMDFL

Locations

  • Newcastle-Tyne and Wear-United Kingdom
  • GBR Leeds

Skills Required

  • HFC systemsintermediate
  • major OEMs such as SABROEintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Refrigeration apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (experience)
  • Proven experience working on industrial refrigeration and large‑scale chillers (experience)
  • Experience with HFC systems and ideally ammonia and/or CO₂ (experience)
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics, piping diagrams, and system layouts (experience)
  • F‑Gas 2079 and ammonia handling certification (certification)
  • Familiarity with major OEMs such as SABROE, Frick, York, Bitzer, Howden (experience)
  • Strong diagnostic skills and a proactive, customer‑focused mindset (experience)
  • Full UK driving licence (experience)

Responsibilities

  • In this mobile service role, you’ll take ownership of the maintenance, fault‑finding, and repair of industrial‑size chillers and refrigeration systems across customer sites. You’ll be a key technical point of contact, trusted to diagnose issues, carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and respond to breakdowns efficiently and safely.
  • Servicing, maintaining, and repairing industrial refrigeration and chiller plant
  • Carrying out PPM and reactive call‑outs
  • Diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and control faults
  • Producing clear service reports and recommending improvements
  • Ensuring all work is completed safely, compliantly, and to a high standard
  • Working independently on site while collaborating closely with the wider service team

Benefits

  • general: Competitive salary plus attractive standby allowance (1 in 7)
  • general: Regular overtime opportunities
  • general: Local working patch – Sunderland and surrounding areas, with some work toward Leeds (minimised travel)
  • general: Fully equipped service vehicle, mobile phone, tablet, PPE, and specialist tools
  • general: 25 days holiday + bank holidays (holiday purchase available)
  • general: Pension, life assurance, employee discounts, referral scheme, cycle‑to‑work
  • general: Strong focus on training, upskilling, and long‑term career progression
  • general: A safety‑first culture with full support from a national engineering organisation

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