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Posted 23 July, 2026

Refrigeration Engineer

Interaction - Kettering
Ilford, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Refrigeration EngineerLocation: Ilford, LondonSalary: £53,400 Basic Salary + OvertimeOTE: £55,000 - £60,000+Hours: 45 Hours Per Week + 1 in 4 On-Call RotaJob Type: Permanent, Full-TimeInteraction Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join a leading facilities management business supporting a major UK supermarket contract.This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a well-paid, long-term position with a clearly defined patch, excellent benefits package, paid overtime, and realistic earnings of £60,000+. You'll be working on modern refrigeration systems across a portfolio of retail sites, backed by a management team that understands the industry and supports its engineers .What's On Offer?£53,400 basic salary (inclusive of standby payments)Realistic OTE of £55,000 - £60,000+Overtime paid in addition to contracted hours33 days annual leave including bank holidaysPrivate healthcare5% matched pension contributionLife insuranceCompany vehicle, specialist tools and PPE providedEmployee discounts and salary sacrifice schemesStructured 1 in 4 on-call rotaOngoing technical training and developmentThe RoleAs a Refrigeration Engineer, you'll be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance across a network of supermarket sites within your allocated area.Key responsibilities include:Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairsDiagnosing and repairing refrigeration system faultsWorking on commercial CO2 refrigeration pack systemsCompleting service visits and breakdown repairs efficientlyConducting minor refrigeration installations and modificationsEnsuring all work is completed to industry and compliance standardsMaintaining accurate service reports and documentationWhat We're Looking ForEssentialNVQ/SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air ConditioningF-Gas Category 1 CertificationFull UK Driving LicenceCommercial refrigeration service and maintenance experienceDesirableSupermarket or retail refrigeration experienceCO2 refrigeration experienceHydrocarbon refrigerant experienceIPAF 3a & 3b certificationElectrical fault-finding skills18th Edition qualificationAdditional training can be provided where required.Why Apply?If you're looking for a role that offers strong earnings, a manageable patch, structured call-out rota and genuine job security, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected employer that values and invests in its engineers.Interested?Apply today or contact the Technical & Engineering team at Interaction Recruitment for a confidential discussion.INDTEJulius OkmanasT: 07791 957500E:INDTEInteraction Recruitment has specialist consultants across Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial, Finance & IT, and Hospitality sectors, supporting clients and candidates with both permanent and temporary recruitment solutions throughout the UK.TPBN1_UKTJ