Refrigeration Engineer

Refrigeration Engineer (Industrial & Commercial)

Full-time | Mobile Role | Central Belt Scotland

At Elite Cooling Services (ECS), we specialise in delivering high-quality refrigeration and engineering solutions to the FMCG and industrial sectors. As a growing and forward-thinking business, we pride ourselves on reliability, technical expertise, and building long-term partnerships with our clients.

We're now looking for a skilled Refrigeration Engineer to join our team—someone who can install, maintain, and repair commercial and industrial refrigeration systems while delivering exceptional service to our customers.

This is a varied, hands-on role offering stability, career development, and the opportunity to work with a close-knit team across a wide range of customer sites and projects throughout Scotland's Central Belt.

What you'll do:

* Carry out the installation, servicing, maintenance, and repair of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems

* Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults efficiently to minimise downtime

* Work on a variety of refrigeration and cooling equipment, including walk-in cold rooms, freezer stores, display cabinets, chillers, and air conditioning systems

* Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and routine inspections

* Identify potential issues before they become major failures, helping customers maximise equipment reliability

* Support installation, commissioning, and upgrade projects across multiple sites

* Communicate professionally with customers, providing technical advice and recommendations

* Maintain accurate service reports and documentation

* Ensure compliance with all health & safety legislation and F-Gas regulations

* Promote a safe, clean, and organised working environment

What you'll bring:

* Minimum 2 years' experience working as a Commercial or Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across refrigeration systems

* Experience working with commercial refrigeration, chillers, freezer stores, and air conditioning equipment

* Valid F-Gas Certification (essential)

* Relevant refrigeration or HVAC qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent)

* Full UK Driving Licence

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* A customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills

* A proactive, safety-first mindset with strong attention to detail:

What we offer:

* Salary up to £52,000 DOE based on experince.

* Enhanced overtime rates (1.5x)

* 39-hour working week

* 28 days holiday (including public holidays)

* Company pension scheme

* Company vehicle and fuel card

* On-site parking

* Career progression opportunities

* Opportunity to work on new projects and expanding sites