Refrigeration engineers are busy right now. The work has not dried up. If anything, there is more of it. But many engineers are working more hours, covering more sites, and taking home the same money they were two years ago. That is worth paying attention to. What We Are Seeing Engineers with CO2 experience and multi-site backgrounds are moving quickly. Some are picking up £5,000 to £10,000 more without any dramatic change to what they actually do day to day. Better employer, better structure, better pay. That is usually it. Are You On The Right Money? Most engineers we speak to are not sure. They have a rough idea what mates are earning, but nothing concrete. If you have not tested the market in the last 12 months, you probably do not have a clear picture. Skills That Shift Things CO2 systems. Larger commercial plant. Any supervisory or compliance work. If you have any of those, there are employers looking for you right now. For more information, contact Matthew Finlay at Calibre Search. matthew.finlay@calibresearch.co.uk