What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refrigeration Engineer position at Wenzel's the Bakers Ltd.?
Job Title: Refrigeration Engineer
Location: Across our estate (108 sites) and main CPU
Reporting to: Facilities Manager & Operations Director
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (weekend work may be required)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join our Facilities team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responding to ad-hoc and reactive callouts across our estate of 108 sites and our central processing unit (CPU). This role requires a high level of technical expertise, flexibility, and a proactive approach to maintenance and fault resolution.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Across our estate (108 sites) and main CPU
Reporting to: Facilities Manager & Operations Director
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 (weekend work may be required)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Refrigeration Engineer to join our Facilities team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and responding to ad-hoc and reactive callouts across our estate of 108 sites and our central processing unit (CPU). This role requires a high level of technical expertise, flexibility, and a proactive approach to maintenance and fault resolution.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on refrigeration systems across all sites
- Attend reactive, breakdown, and emergency callouts in a timely manner
- Diagnose faults and complete effective repairs to minimise downtime
- Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety and industry regulations
- Maintain accurate service records and maintenance reports
- Liaise with site teams, the Facilities Manager, and Operations Director as required
- Support continuous improvement of refrigeration and facilities standards across the estate
- Proven experience as a Refrigeration Engineer is essential
- Relevant refrigeration qualifications and certifications (e.g. NVQ / City & Guilds or equivalent)
- F-Gas certification (essential)
- Experience working across multiple sites is desirable
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
- Full UK driving licence preferred
- Competitive salary
- Permanent, stable role within an established organisation
- Variety of work across a large and diverse estate
- Supportive facilities and operations team
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and retailer discounts
- Applications will be reviewed by the Facilities and Operations team
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview face-to-face at Wenzels HQ
- Reference checks will be conducted prior to offer