Iceland Foods
Refrigeration Engineer
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Refrigeration Engineer - Leicester / Coventry
Join Our Specialist Refrigeration Team
Become a key part of Iceland’s in-house refrigeration team, established for over 27 years, ensuring our stores run smoothly by maintaining reliable refrigeration systems.
Bring Your Expertise or Learn with Us
We’re looking for hands-on refrigeration and air conditioning engineers with a problem-solving mindset. Experience in supermarkets, transport refrigeration, commercial systems, HVAC, or chillers is welcome. No supermarket experience? No problem—full training on our equipment and safety protocols provided.
Why This Role Matters
Your skills will make a real impact every day. You’ll have autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to work independently while supporting store operations.
How You’ll Work
Autonomy & Flexibility
- Plan your own schedule
- Prioritise calls
- Optimise routes to minimise downtime
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Proactive Approach
- Use systems like RDM to diagnose issues before arrival
- Bring the right parts
Direct Coordination
- Communicate with store teams for smooth access and minimal disruption
Compliance
- Follow health & safety and F-Gas regulations
- Keep accurate records
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair refrigeration assets (display cases, freezers, cold rooms, chillers, packs, condensers).
- Diagnose faults using engineering skills and monitoring systems (RDM, Monika).
- Ensure compliance and documentation.
- Collaborate with store teams to reduce downtime.
Why Engineers Love Working Here
Autonomy & Trust
- No micromanagement—own your day
Modern Systems
- Work with A1 refrigerants, hydrocarbons, and A2Ls like R455a
Professional Development
- Upskilling in A2Ls, hydrocarbons, controls, diagnostics, OEM courses
Career Progression & Security
- Job secure in-house role with clear advancement paths
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Quality Tools
- Company van, tailored van stock, tools, laptop, and digital job systems
Essential Skills
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (or relevant experience)
- F-Gas Category 1 certificate
- Electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills
- Strong customer focus and ability to work independently
- Full UK driving licence
Preferred: Background in refrigeration/air conditioning or ex-Forces engineering
Benefits
- Competitive salary, overtime rates, standby payment, London weighting
- Company van (Automatic Transmission fully spec'd with private use option), fuel card, tools, uniform, laptop
- Access to paid parking app
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension and private healthcare
- 15% Iceland discount, 30% Individual Restaurants discount
- Ongoing training and set store allocations and area for work-life balance
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