Industrial Refrigeration Engineer
Location: Manchester
Salary: £37,600 - £70,900 depending on competence-based grading structure. Further progress can be made through a variety of roles and professional routes within the company with the opportunity to top up base earnings on average between 10-20% by participating on the standby rota and weekend work activities.
Hours: 39 hours per week
About Star Refrigeration
Star Refrigeration is the UK’s largest independent industrial refrigeration engineering company, founded in 1970, working with customers from design to commissioning and maintenance, supported by a nationwide branch structure. The company is comprised of six business units and currently has around 450 employees throughout the group. We are an Investors in People Platinum accredited employer and recognise the important role our employees play in our success which is why they are at the heart of everything we do. We aim to support and encourage our employees to pursue their interests and provide development opportunities to ensure they have rewarding and fulfilling careers.
The Role
Star Refrigeration are currently recruiting a Refrigeration Engineers with field experience in the refrigeration sector based at our Manchester Branch. Although specialists in the industrial sector we would be interested in hearing from you if you have commercial experience and feel able to demonstrate a strong understanding of refrigeration fundamentals.
We are looking for qualified refrigeration engineers to join our fast growing engineering team. You’ll be working with award-winning engineers in some of the country’s biggest refrigeration customers on a regular basis, ensuring our reputation of high quality is upheld.
You will join our Industrial Refrigeration Engineering Skills & Training Programme which provides a well-defined skills growth pathway including ongoing training and learning opportunities. You will be fully supported throughout by the senior engineering management team at your branch and have access to a National Operations Training Team to help you reach each skill level and associated pay rises.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities in the role include, but are not limited to:
- Deliver high quality installation, service and maintenance work on customer sites to company engineering standards
- Maintain compliance with health and safety procedures and legislative compliance in all tasks undertaken
- Develop positive customer relationships, providing effective communication, information and guidance on site
- Identify opportunities to improve site safety, plant reliability and operating efficiency
- Work collaboratively as part of the branch team to share knowledge and deliver effectively for customer base
- Proactive approach to continued professional development including expanding knowledge of system/components and technologies
The Candidate
Successful applicants will have specialist experience in the maintenance and servicing of refrigeration equipment. Although not essential, experience of systems utilising NH3 and CO2 would be beneficial as well as general experience with HFC systems.
As a growing company there are always opportunities for career progression, with the chance to try out new roles across the Star Refrigeration group of companies. We offer unrivalled job security with an employment benefits package that equals approximately 25% increase on basic salaries.
An excellent remuneration package is available including:
- Engineering salary: £37,600-70,900 depending on competence based grading structure. Further progress can be made through a variety of roles and professional routes within the company with the opportunity to top up base earnings on average between 10-20% by participating on the standby rota and weekend work activities.
- Company car scheme: choice of car or van
- Annual leave: 35 days inclusive of bank holidays
- Pension: 8% non-contributory pension with option to make additional voluntary contributions with company top up based on the level of AVC’s
- Twice yearly salary reviews with reference to RPI
- Professional Development: biannual reviews on development to encourage career growth
- Private Medical insurance available after 6 months of employment with additional family option
- Permanent Health Insurance: generous long term illness cover equal to 50% of salary with continuation of company pension contributions
- Life Assurance: 6 x annual salary
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 phoneline offering practical support and access to counsellors
- Star Share Ownership Plan: option to become a company shareholder through pre-tax saving scheme
- Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Leasing salary sacrifice schemes
- Annual company profitability bonus
- Employee Milestone bonus, including increased holiday entitlement
Application process
- Respond to this advert with a current CV and cover letter.
- A selection of candidates will be shortlisted for interview where a suitable time and date will be organised.
- We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge every application.
- First stage interviews may be carried out remotely, via video call prior to a face to face interview.
- The successful candidate will be notified and a start date agreed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £37,600.00-£70,900.00 per year
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
