TAG Catering Equipment UK Ltd
Commercial Refrigeration Engineer (F-Gas)
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Commercial Refrigeration Engineer (F-Gas) | £50,500–£56,800 inclusive of door-to-door travel pay | Central London, Greater London & Home Counties
Are you an experienced, F-Gas certified Commercial Refrigeration Engineer considering your next move? TAG Catering Equipment offers a package and working pattern that stands apart from most roles in the industry — premium sites, a structured shift that gives you your afternoons back, and earnings that reflect your experience from the moment you leave your front door.
Why TAG?
- £50,500–£56,800 total package inclusive of door-to-door travel pay (£40,000–£45,000 DOE basic salary)
- 6am–2pm shift pattern — your working day ends by early afternoon, every day
- Lunch breaks paid as part of your working day — no timesheets required
- No cap on overtime — your additional earnings are entirely in your hands
- Annual pay reviews
- 1-in-5 weekend on-call with standby pay + 1.5x Saturday / 2x Sunday & Bank Holidays
- Work across London's most prestigious 5-star hotels and premium restaurants — including every major property on Park Lane
About TAG Catering Equipment
We are one of the UK's leading providers of commercial kitchen installation and maintenance services to the premium hospitality sector. From one-off installations to full turnkey projects and complete asset management, we work with some of the most prestigious venues in the country. Our field engineering team is the backbone of what we do — and we're expanding it.
The Role
Due to continued expansion, we are looking for a Commercial Refrigeration Engineer with F-Gas certification and a minimum of 4 years' commercial experience to join our established team.
You will be repairing, servicing and maintaining a range of technically varied refrigeration systems — from localised self-contained units through to remote condenser and pack systems (depending on experience) — across some of London and the Home Counties' most prestigious hospitality environments. Brands include Williams, Foster, True, Adande, Hoshizaki, Precision, Polar and more.
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We cover Central London, Greater London and the Home Counties. You should be within easy commuting distance of London and ideally our offices in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
The Fit
- Minimum 4 years' experience in fault-finding, repairing and maintaining commercial refrigeration equipment — essential
- F-Gas certification — essential
- Experience with a range of refrigerants typical to the hospitality sector e.g. R290, R134a, R32, R404a, R600a plus others (experience with CO2/transcritical systems advantageous but not essential)
- Experience across a range of system types: Localised/self-contained systems (fridges, cold rooms, ice machines, blast chillers) (Remote condenser and pack/centralised systems advantageous but not essential)
- Experience in the hospitality or commercial kitchen sector strongly preferred
- Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding ability across a range of manufacturers and equipment types
- Confident communicating directly with clients including facilities managers, client-side engineers and kitchen teams
- Competent in using Field Service Management software on a mobile device or tablet
- Excellent time management and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Full UK Driving Licence
The Role
- Attending breakdown callouts and carrying out repairs across all types of commercial refrigeration equipment found in the hospitality sector
- Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and servicing of refrigeration equipment on a scheduled basis
- Working collaboratively as part of an established field engineering team, and independently on day-to-day callouts
- Dealing directly with clients on-site, including facilities managers, client-side engineers and kitchen staff
- Shift pattern runs 6am–2pm, with the choice of joining our early or late shift team
- Operating across Central London, Greater London and the Home Counties
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On-Call
- 1-in-5 weekend on-call rota with a standby payment
- Calls attended are paid at enhanced rates:
- Saturday: 1.5x
- Sunday and Bank Holidays: 2x
Salary and Progression
- £50,500–£56,800 inclusive of door-to-door travel pay (£40,000–£45,000 DOE basic salary)
- Annual pay reviews
- Overtime available above basic salary with no cap on additional earnings
- Weekend on-call standby payment plus enhanced rates as above
- Genuine pathway to Team Leader or Senior Engineer for the right candidate
- Continuous manufacturer training and technical development
What We Can Offer You
- £50,500–£56,800 inclusive of door-to-door travel pay (£40,000–£45,000 DOE basic salary) + overtime
- Door-to-door pay — your working day starts and ends at home, with no timesheets required; lunch breaks are paid as part of your working day
- 6am–2pm shift pattern, giving you your afternoons
- 1-in-5 weekend on-call at enhanced rates
- Fully equipped company van, including Apple CarPlay / Android Auto, Air conditioning, Bespoke, secure tool and parts racking, Fuel card, Pre-paid parking app
- Mobile phone / tablet
- Professional uniform
- 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays, increasing to 25 days plus Bank Holidays (33 days total) with length of service
- Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme
- Company pension and life insurance
- 20% discount on EE phone contracts & SIMs
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- The opportunity to work across some of London's most prestigious 5-star hotels and premium restaurants
- Paid company social meals at project sites
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