Industrial Refrigeration Engineer (Ammonia)

Durham, North East (Field-Based)
£50,000 – £55,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Industrial Refrigeration Engineer with strong ammonia expertise looking for a role where your skills are genuinely valued?

We’re supporting a growing and highly regarded engineering business that is expanding its team in the North East. This is a field-based position offering a mix of technical challenge, autonomy, and long-term career progression.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the service, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of industrial refrigeration systems across a range of client sites.

This role suits someone who enjoys problem-solving, working independently, and being a key technical expert in the field.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Service, maintenance, and fault finding on industrial refrigeration systems
• Working extensively with ammonia (NH3) systems
• Carrying out system installations and commissioning
• Diagnosing complex electrical and mechanical faults
• Supporting site operations and maintaining strong client relationships
• Assisting in the development of junior engineers and apprentices
• Providing on-site support to management when required

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as an Industrial Refrigeration Engineer
• Essential: Ammonia (NH3) experience
• Exceptional fault-finding skills (electrical & mechanical)
• Experience with compressor overhauls (e.g. Sabroe, GEA or similar)
• Installation and commissioning experience
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills
• Ability to mentor and support junior engineers
• Full UK driving licence

If you have most or all of the above, we want to hear from you.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000
• Door-to-door pay
• Paid overtime
• Engineers bonus scheme
• Company vehicle (choice available)
• 34 days holiday (including statutory)
• Company pension scheme
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing business

Interested?

If you’re looking for a role where you can work on technically interesting systems, be recognised for your expertise, and play a key role in a growing team, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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