Refrigeration Team Leader

Location | Birmingham |
Area | Midlands |
Sector | Refrigeration |
Salary | Up to £45900.00 per annum + VAN, D2D TRAVEL, 33 DAYS HOL |
Job Ref | 37179 |
- Description
- Refrigeration Team Leader / Senior Engineer - West Midlands
Salary: Up to £45,900 per annum (based on 40 hours)
Location: West Midlands
Benefits: Door-to-door pay | 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays | Buy/sell holiday scheme | Sick pay | Private healthcare plan | Life assurance (3x salary) | Share save scheme | Hapi benefits platform | Van with private use | 1-in-5 on-call rota (minimal callouts)
About the Opportunity
We are currently representing a well-established national technical services provider, now part of a global group, with a strong reputation in commercial refrigeration and catering maintenance. With over four decades of industry presence and a UK-wide engineering workforce, they deliver essential services to clients across hospitality, healthcare, education, and retail sectors.
As they continue to expand and invest in regional operations, they are looking to appoint a Senior Refrigeration Engineer or Team Leader in the West Midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take the next step into leadership while remaining hands-on with technical work.
Role Overview
Carry out service, breakdown, and reactive maintenance of refrigeration systems across commercial and retail contracts
Lead and support a regional team of engineers, acting as a technical point of contact and ensuring high standards of service delivery
Troubleshoot complex faults, conduct site audits, and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
Liaise directly with clients to ensure satisfaction and manage any escalations professionally
Equipment includes: cold rooms, bottle coolers, refrigerated cabinets, under-counter units, blast chillers, and CO? packs
Key Requirements
F-Gas certified
Proven experience with commercial refrigeration systems (supermarket experience advantageous)
Exposure to or experience with CO2 systems
NVQ Level 2 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (preferred but not essential)
Full UK Driving Licence
Why Apply Through Us?
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