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Refrigeration Engineer

On-site in Coventry·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 9 Oct)

Iceland Foods

1093 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Coventry

    No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

    Paid annual leave, per the ad.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (or relevant experience).
  • F-Gas Category 1 certificate.
  • Electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills.
  • Strong customer focus and ability to work independently.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Competitive salary, overtime rates, standby payment, London weighting.
  • Company van (Automatic Transmission fully spec'd with private use option), fuel card, tools, uniform, laptop.
  • Access to paid parking app's
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
  • Pension and private healthcare.
  • 15% Iceland discount, 50% Big Table Group discount.
  • Ongoing training and set store allocations and area for work-life balance.

The role

Competitive

Refrigeration Engineer - Leicester / Coventry / East Midlands

What you'll do

  • Maintain and repair refrigeration assets (display cases, freezers, cold rooms, chillers, packs, condensers).
  • Diagnose faults using engineering skills and monitoring systems (RDM, Monika).
  • Ensure compliance and documentation.
  • Collaborate with store teams to reduce downtime.

How you'll work

  • Autonomy & Flexibility: Plan your own schedule, prioritise calls, and optimise routes to minimise downtime.
  • Proactive Approach: Use systems like RDM to diagnose issues before arrival and bring the right parts.
  • Direct Coordination: Communicate with store teams for smooth access and minimal disruption.
  • Compliance: Follow health & safety and F-Gas regulations, keeping accurate records.

Bring Your Expertise or Learn with Us

We're looking for hands-on refrigeration and air conditioning engineers with a problem-solving mindset. Experience in supermarkets, transport refrigeration, commercial systems, HVAC, or chillers is welcome. No supermarket experience? No problem-full training on our equipment and safety protocols provided.

Why This Role Matters

Your skills will make a real impact every day. You'll have autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to work independently while supporting store operations.

Why Engineers Love Working Here

  • Autonomy & Trust: No micromanagement-own your day.
  • Modern Systems: Work with A1 refrigerants, hydrocarbons, and A2Ls like R455a.
  • Professional Development: Upskilling in A2Ls, hydrocarbons, controls, diagnostics, OEM courses.
  • Career Progression & Security: Job secure in-house role with clear advancement paths.
  • Quality Tools: Company van, tailored van stock, tools, laptop, and digital job systems.

Essential Skills

Preferred: Background in refrigeration/air conditioning or ex-Forces engineering.

About Iceland Foods

Industry
Supermarkets

In their own words

About the company & team

Become a key part of Iceland's in‑house refrigeration team, established for over 27 years, ensuring our stores run smoothly by maintaining reliable refrigeration systems.

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