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:
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Carry out the installation, servicing, maintenance, and repair of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems
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Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults efficiently to minimise downtime
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Work on a variety of refrigeration and cooling equipment, including walk-in cold rooms, freezer stores, display cabinets, chillers, and air conditioning systems
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Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and routine inspections
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Identify potential issues before they become major failures, helping customers maximise equipment reliability
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Support installation, commissioning, and upgrade projects across multiple sites
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Communicate professionally with customers, providing technical advice and recommendations
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Maintain accurate service reports and documentation
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Ensure compliance with all health & safety legislation and F-Gas regulations
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Promote a safe, clean, and organised working environment
What you'll bring:
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Minimum 2 years' experience working as a Commercial or Industrial Refrigeration Engineer
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Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across refrigeration systems
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Experience working with commercial refrigeration, chillers, freezer stores, and air conditioning equipment
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Valid F-Gas Certification (essential)
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Relevant refrigeration or HVAC qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent)
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Full UK Driving Licence
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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A customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills
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A proactive, safety-first mindset with strong attention to detail:
What we offer:
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Salary up to £52,000 DOE based on experince.
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Enhanced overtime rates (1.5x)
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39-hour working week
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28 days holiday (including public holidays)
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Company pension scheme
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Company vehicle and fuel card
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On-site parking
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Career progression opportunities
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Opportunity to work on new projects and expanding sites
