Refrigeration Engineer

Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Engineer required for a full-time permanent position - I am working exclusively with my client a successful and expanding engineering company require a Refrigeration & Air-conditioning Engineer to join their growing andhighly successful team who have an unrivalled reputation for delivering high quality across a broad spectrum of commercial clients, on permanent basis.
Main Duties:

- Prepares plans for installation of equipment and determines necessary power requirements for operation
- Plans and recommends changes or additions to the existing circulating system to secure maximum plant efficiency
- Determines safety factors for operation of equipment and designs necessary cut-off or release valves
- Prepares plan designs and specifications for modification of equipment and circulating system and develop methods of maintaining and utilizing standby equipment
- Makes periodic inspection of plant and operating equipment to determine maintenance of proper temperatures, equipment to ensure proper working conditions and general operating efficiency of the plant
- Repair compressors, condensers and other equipment
- Requisitions necessary spare parts and supplies needed for the proper maintenance and operation of the refrigeration equipment
- Instructs operating personnel in work to be performed and precautions required in the operation of the equipment and proper methods of reading gauge and pressure records
- Performs related work as required.
- Monitoring equipment performance, identifying potential problems with operation or maintenance, and making repairs as needed
- Improving existing technology to increase efficiency or improve performance of the equipment
- Working with contractors to install new equipment or repair existing systems
- Recommending changes to company policies regarding refrigeration equipment use or other aspects of facility management to ensure safe working conditions
What we need from you:

- Min of 3 years' experience in this role is essential
- NVQ and a technical certificate or an apprenticeship L2 / L3 in Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration / Engineering
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of refrigeration equipment including compressors, condensers and electrical motors
- Knowledge of the temperatures required for maintaining perishables and other commodities in proper condition to prevent spoilage
- Knowledge of the construction methods particularly as they relate to the installation of refrigeration equipment and cooling systems.
- Ability to determine repair and maintenance needs and inspect completed work to determine if it meets operating and safety standards
- Ability to make repair and adjustments to refrigeration equipment
- Ability to read, write, understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons contacted during work.
- Extensive experience in the field of electrical design and experience across a range of small/medium to large scale projects and/or building types
- Able to understand the balance of engineering priorities on differing projects

**Benefits**:

- Working hours: Basic of 42.5 hours per week. Mon - Fri 08:00 - 17:00 - Plus overtime
- Company van / Tablet / Mobile phone
- Uniform is provided
- Annual review and development opportunities
- Supportive management team and structure
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Matched Pension