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Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer
About the Company:
Our client is a leading company, predominantly serving the retail sector, providing refrigeration and air conditioning services to major brands. They are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will work a basic 40-hour week with overtime payments, potentially earning over £50k annually.
Location: West Yorkshire Region
Salary: £17.50/hour (£36,400 base) + OT & Call Out (OTE up to £50K)
Working Hours:
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Monday – Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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Late Shift: 1 in 4 weeks, 12:00pm–2:00pm start for 8 hours (min 4 hours at 1.5x)
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Weekend Call Out: 1 in 4 (1.5x Saturdays, 2x Sundays)
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40 hours per week + overtime
Key Responsibilities:
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Perform PPM and reactive maintenance on refrigeration and AC systems
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Diagnose and repair faults and breakdowns
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Service a wide range of refrigeration and air-con units
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Work with bespoke control systems
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Maintain accurate service records
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Respond to emergency callouts on a rota basis
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Maintain van stock levels and tools
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Comply with health and safety regulations
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Work independently across the West Yorkshire area
Requirements:
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Minimum 3 years’ experience in refrigeration
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NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Refrigeration & AC (preferred)
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FGAS (City & Guilds 2079) certification
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Hydrocarbon handling qualifications
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Strong refrigeration knowledge (80% of work is refrigeration-focused)
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Field-based experience, Comfortable working on-call and late shifts
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Problem-solving and diagnostic skills
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Full UK driving licence
Pay & Overtime Structure:
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Overtime from 4:30pm on late shift weeks
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£26.25/hour overtime rate
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4 hours/day minimum OT during late shift
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£105/day OT × 5 days = £525/week OT
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Approx. £6,825/year from OT
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Estimated total earnings: £43,225–£50,000/year
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1 in 4 weekend callout rotation
Benefits:
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Bonus scheme, Company van, fuel card, and mobile phone, Workwear, paid holidays & training opportunities