Chiller & Refrigeration Engineer

Job information

  • Job reference: BH-73924
  • Location: Southampton, England
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Job sector: Refrigeration
  • Salary: £47000 - £56000 per annum
  • Published: September 29, 2026

Description

Chiller & Refrigeration Engineer 
£47,000 – £56,000 
VAN + Fuel Card + Travel 

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Chiller & Refrigeration Engineer to join a well-established and growing specialist in temperature control, cooling and refrigeration solutions.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer looking for a long-term career with a technically strong business, working on a broad range of commercial and industrial refrigeration and chiller systems.
As a field-based engineer, you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, servicing, maintenance and repair of a variety of refrigeration and cooling equipment across customer sites throughout the UK.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing and reactive repairs on chillers and refrigeration systems.
  • Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and carry out effective repairs.
  • Install, commission and decommission refrigeration and chiller equipment.
  • Complete fault finding and system performance checks.
  • Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
  • Complete service reports, job sheets and relevant documentation accurately.
  • Provide professional technical support to customers on site.
  • Work in accordance with company procedures, health & safety requirements and relevant industry legislation.
  • Maintain a high standard of customer service and represent the company professionally.
  • Participate in an on-call rota where required

We are looking for an experienced refrigeration or chiller engineer who is confident working independently in a field-based environment.
You will ideally have:

  • Previous experience working with commercial or industrial refrigeration and/or chiller systems.
  • Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
  • Relevant refrigeration/HVAC qualifications or equivalent practical experience.
  • F-Gas certification.
  • A full UK driving licence.
  • Good customer-facing and communication skills.
  • The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
  • A professional approach with strong attention to detail.
  • A willingness to travel and stay away from home when required.

What’s on Offer?

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Permanent, full-time employment.
  • Company vehicle.
  • Company mobile phone and relevant tools/equipment.
  • Ongoing technical training and development.
  • Opportunities to work on a wide variety of specialist cooling and refrigeration equipment.
  • Strong long-term career prospects within an established organisation.
  • Paid overtime and on-call allowance where applicable.
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Additional employee benefits.

Interested?If you’re an experienced Chiller & Refrigeration Engineer looking for your next opportunity with an established and technically focused organisation, we’d be keen to hear from you. Please call Lily at Kemp on 0331 630 1373

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