Refrigeration Engineer
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Edinburgh
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£45,300 / year
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
F-Gas Certificate
Commercial Refrigeration Systems
Fault Diagnosis
Breakdown Repair
Customer Service
Full UK Driving Licence
Regulatory Compliance
Record Keeping
FULL DESCRIPTION
Refrigeration Engineer
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (Forest, a part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) is hiring a Mobile Commercial Refrigeration Engineer in Scotland (East). Location: Edinburgh. Employment: Full-time. Salary: £42,757 basic + £2,543 on-call allowance.
Role Responsibilities
- Install, service, and repair commercial refrigeration systems
- Diagnose faults and carry out effective breakdown repairs
- Ensure all work meets industry regulations and internal safety standards
- Communicate clearly with clients and internal teams regarding work completed and recommendations
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Participate in an on-call rota as required
Required Qualifications
- Candidates must hold a current, valid F-Gas Certificate
- 10 years'+ experience in commercial refrigeration sector, specifically within restaurants and hospitality
- Strong understanding of commercial refrigeration systems in the foodservice/retail sector
- Professional, reliable, capable of high performance
- Full UK driving licence
About the Company
Forest, a part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], is the market leading and national award-winning refrigeration contractor. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company. For more information, visit [Employer hidden].com. Contact recruiter Sadhna Jha at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
Benefits
- Competitive pay, overtime, standby/on-call allowance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to purchase up to 5 extra days
- Long service bonus and exclusive discounts
- Virtual GP, salary finance, cycle-to-work scheme, pension, life assurance, employee shares
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