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