Lead Refrigeration Engineer

Overview

In this role you drive installation, commissioning, servicing and fault-finding for split systems and chilled water across high-end residential projects in the UK, with a focus around London. You take ownership of on-site work, coordinate your workload and provide leadership where needed. The position offers international travel and a clear path into Project Management as the department grows. You work with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable HVAC solutions and help shape an expanding engineering function.

Pay / Benefits

• Company vehicle
• Nationwide project work
• International travel opportunities (Europe and Dubai)
• No regular call-out rota
• Progression path into Project Management
• Varied workload

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service and fault-find on split systems and chilled water cooling systems
• Take ownership of projects on site and manage your own workload
• Provide leadership and on-site supervision
• Coordinate nationwide project work and occasional international travel
• Maintain strong customer communication and service quality
• Support development of an in-house engineering function
• Opportunity for progression into Project Management

Key requirements

• Strong background in refrigeration and/or air conditioning
• Experience with split systems or similar HVAC equipment
• Previous supervisory or management experience
• Installation, commissioning, service and fault-finding experience
• F-Gas qualification
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel nationwide and overseas
• Ability to work independently and manage on-site works

• Customer-facing and communication skills
• Leadership and team coordination
• Self-motivated and organised
• Split systems experience
• Refrigeration equipment knowledge
• On-site installation, commissioning, service and fault-finding

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