PWC / Refrigeration Engineer

Refrigeration Engineer (Site-Based)

Location: Trafford Park, Manchester

Salary: £16.00 per hour

Hours: 44 hours per week

Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 16:30

Friday: 07:00 - 15:30

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Refrigeration Engineer to join a well-established specialist vehicle engineering team based in Trafford Park.

This is a site-based role working on refrigeration and HVAC systems fitted to commercial vehicles. You'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a variety of refrigeration units while developing your technical skills through ongoing training and support.

Whether you're already experienced with Thermo King, Carrier or GAH systems, or you're looking to expand your knowledge within the sector, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a business that invests in its people.

What You'll Be Doing

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing refrigeration units and HVAC systems

• Diagnosing faults across electrical, mechanical and refrigeration systems

• Working on Thermo King and Carrier refrigeration equipment

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

• Completing F-Gas compliant work

• Producing accurate service reports and job documentation

• Following health and safety procedures at all times

• Supporting the wider engineering team where required

What We're Looking For

• Experience within refrigeration, HVAC, transport refrigeration or a similar engineering environment

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

• Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively

• F-Gas Certification (essential)

• Relevant engineering qualification preferred

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

What's In It For You?

• £16.00 per hour

• Overtime opportunities

• Career progression opportunities

• Ongoing technical training and development

• Auto-enrolment pension

• Birthday day off

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies

• Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour GP access and second medical opinion service

• Wellness programme

• Branded uniform provided

• Death in service benefit

• Reward and recognition schemes

We Encourage Applications

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply unless they meet every requirement listed in a job advert.

If you have relevant experience and feel this role could be right for you, we'd encourage you to apply. We're interested in your skills, attitude, achievements and potential, not just a perfect match on paper.

Our Culture

We're looking for people who take pride in their work, value teamwork and are committed to delivering high standards.

Successful candidates will be:

• Reliable and trustworthy

• Safety-conscious

• Customer-focused

• Supportive team players

• Eager to learn and develop

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and encourage candidates to bring their authentic selves to work.

Hiring Process

• CV Review

• Initial Screening Call

• Site Visit and Interview

• Offer and Onboarding

If you're an experienced Refrigeration Engineer looking for a stable role with genuine development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.