Position Overview
An Industrial Refrigeration / Chiller Engineer is sought to join an established team in Kent. This full-time post pays £22 to £24.50 per hour, with door-to-door travel and overtime at 1.5x. Duties include servicing, fault-finding and repairing commercial and industrial refrigeration plant, plus chillers, for clients in food production and distribution. Applicants should hold relevant refrigeration qualifications, possess strong diagnostic abilities, and demonstrate experience with ammonia or similar systems. The position suits a skilled technician who can work independently, travel across sites, and uphold high engineering standards.
Industrial Refrigeration / Chiller Engineer - Kent Up to £24.50 per hour + Door-to-Door Travel (1.5x Overtime)
The Opportunity
We are working in partnership with a leading global specialist in industrial refrigeration and air conditioning, who are continuing to grow their UK operations. Due to successful project wins and expansion, they are now looking to recruit an Industrial Refrigeration / Chiller Engineer to join their established team in Kent. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a business that operates on a global scale, delivering high-quality solutions across multiple sectors.
The Role
You will be part of a dedicated commercial and industrial refrigeration division, supporting key clients within the food production and distribution sectors.
Day-to-day, you will be working across fully operational production environments, focusing on:
- Service, maintenance, and fault finding on Industrial refrigeration systems and Glycol chillers
- Supporting large-scale plant operations
- Ammonia project & service works - with additional training provided
The business is also keen to support career progression and is open to:
- Experienced commercial refrigeration engineers looking to move into industrial
- Improver-level engineers seeking structured training and development
What We’re Looking For
- Proven refrigeration service and maintenance experience
- F-Gas Certification (C&G 2079)
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- A willingness to develop within industrial refrigeration (if not already experienced)
Salary & Benefits Package
Up to £24.50 per hour (based on a 40-hour week)
Door-to-door travel paid at 1.5x overtime rate
Company bonus schemes
Working hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm (1-hour lunch)
Company van & fuel card
22 days holiday + bank holidays
Christmas shutdown
Call-out rota currently 1 in 4/5 and looking to rise (£150 standby payment)
Company pension & death in service
Sick pay scheme
Tools, uniform & PPE provided
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