Commercial / Industrial Refrigeration Technician

UK and Ireland

£Excellent + Company Van

We are looking for a qualified Refrigeration Engineer to join the team of one of the largest producers of industrial gas in the world.   Ideally with experience of CO2 recovery and industry associated electrical control systems, this is an exciting, newly created, opportunity for a technician to join a first-class organisation and a great team.  Your primary role as the industrial refrigeration technician will be the maintenance of critical refrigeration and CO2 recovery systems at production and storage facilities along with support for small pressure control systems at customer sites. This is a great career opportunity for an experienced professional to join an organisation who genuinely look after their employees.

Key Responsibilities 

• Installation and maintenance of industrial refrigeration and CO2 recovery systems.
• Secondary responsibility is to support the wider business within the UK and Ireland. 
• Required to work on company production, storage and customer sites in the UK & Ireland.
• Must be prepared to travel extensively throughout both countries, including staying away from home for several days at a time.
• To manage and promote current H&S legislation on all activities.
• Planned maintenance of refrigeration and CO2 recovery systems in line with manufacturers and statutory requirements as well as unplanned/breakdown maintenance to ensure plant uptime and efficiency remains optimal.
• Prompt identification of problems such as refrigerant leaks, electrical failures, or mechanical breakdowns, including implementing effective repair solutions.
• Safe use of various types of refrigerants used in systems and compliance with strict regulations regarding their handling and disposal.  This includes recovering refrigerants during repairs and ensuring that systems are charged correctly.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify issues, provide estimates for repairs and recommendations on system upgrades or replacements to improve efficiency.
• Support the Operations department in the planning and execution of routine and breakdown maintenance of Bulk Gas installations/Production and Storage facilities at both company and customer owned sites.

Person Specification:

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in refrigeration engineering
• Relevant experience in industrial refrigeration maintenance
• Demonstrated knowledge of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) and Fluorinated Gas (F-Gas)
• Electrical awareness with knowledge of associated electrical systems
• Relevant experience in plant maintenance
• Demonstrated experience in working with safe systems of work with sound engineering practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of current H&S legislation
• F-Gas handling certificate
• Valid driving licence

Company benefits include – 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), Bonus Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Contributory Pension Scheme, Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme, Charity Work Days, EAP scheme.

MACHINE OPERATIVES

HORNCASTLE

TEMPORARY CONTRACT (approx 12 weeks)

£16.38 p.h.

Start  Immediate

CONTINENTAL SHIFTS, 2 DAYS – 2 NIGHTS – 4 OFF

Are you a Machine Operator, Factory Operator, Production Operative looking for a temporary role with a great company where full training will be provided?

Working as part of a manufacturing team you will be responsible for the safe running of extrusion, injection moulding and polymer processing machines.  A FLT Licence would also by useful. This is a fantastic opportunity for Production Operators to join a friendly team within this growing company.  

Previous factory experience is useful but equally important is your enthusiasm and ability to contribute to the team. Full PPE provided, together with on-going training.

Personal specification for Machine Operators:

• Good attention to detail
• Good timekeeping
• A good standard of written and oral English
• Proven ability to work well within an established team
• Flexible approach to busy workload
• C Grade in Maths and English Language GCSE or equivalent desirable

Key responsibilities for Machine Operators:

• At all times work in a manner that ensures the safety of you and all others in the work area.
• At all times use the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the tasks you are carrying out.
• Ensure that the product you are producing complies fully with the specification sheet and that it is fit for purpose.
• Complete initial quality and production check on your line and complete the necessary paperwork for these.
• Ensure your machine area is clean and tidy all shift, especially on hand over. 
• Fill in all relevant paperwork correctly and completely, this includes quality, IFS and production sheets.
• Always get permission from your Supervisor before leaving your machine.
• Report any breakdowns to your Supervisor.
• Assist with grinding scrap product and rework as directed by your Supervisor.
• Ensure all quality samples are labelled correctly and taken to the lab.
• Ensure all quality paperwork is placed in the tray in the lab.
• Start and stop lines safely, completing all required checks.

If you live in or, Horncastle, Woodhall Spa, Bardney, Wragby, Partney, Raithby, Spilsby, Coningsby, Billinghay, Revesby, East Kirkby, Stickney, Alford, Louth, Market Rasen, Lincoln, North Hykeham this will be commutable.