Refrigeration Service Engineer – Cornwall
Join a growing refrigeration business with a strong reputation among customers and engineers.
Van from home, door-to-door pay, progression, and long-term stability.
Location: Cornwall (field-based)
Salary: £42,000 – £48,000 per year (DOE)
Job type: Full-time, permanent
About Empire Services
Empire Services is a growing, independent engineering business providing commercial and industrial refrigeration services across the region. We have a growing reputation with customers and staff alike, built on reliable service, strong engineering standards, and the way we support our people.
We’re proud of our inclusive and supportive culture, where engineers are encouraged to contribute ideas, develop their skills, and take ownership of their work. Health & safety is treated as a practical part of the job, not just paperwork, and training is ongoing, structured, and relevant to the equipment our engineers work on.
Due to continued growth, we are recruiting two engineers to support our expanding client base across Devon & Cornwall.
The Role
You’ll cover the Cornwall area, working on a range of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. The role includes reactive breakdowns, planned maintenance, and customer-facing work, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and professionalism.
Key responsibilities:
- Service, maintenance, and repair of commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment
- Working on hydrocarbon systems (experience preferred)
- Completing job reports, F-Gas records, and compliance documentation
- Carrying out site risk assessments and following safe systems of work
- Providing a professional, customer-focused service
- Participation in a well-managed on-call rota with appropriate support
What You’ll Need
Essential:
- Experience in commercial and industrial refrigeration
- F-Gas qualification
- Full UK driving licence
- Right to work in the UK
- Good practical understanding of health & safety and risk assessments
- Strong fault-finding, problem-solving, and customer service skills
Desirable:
- Hydrocarbon experience
- Manufacturer or OEM training
- CO2 experience
What We Offer
- Company van and fuel card (door-to-door travel paid)
- Company phone
- Company credit card for expenses
- Paid 30-minute lunch break
- Specialist tools provided / tool allowance
- PPE and uniform supplied
- 30 days holiday including bank holidays
- Annual bonus
- Employee Wellness Programme
- Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities
- Hours & On-Call
- 40-hour working week
- On-call rota (frequency discussed openly)
- Overtime available
Apply
Apply via Indeed with your CV. We aim to keep the process straightforward and will be in touch promptly with suitable candidates.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £42,000.00-£48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Refrigeration & Air-conditioning : 4 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
