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Refrigeration Engineer

Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 48,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sandy, Central Bedfordshire

Expire in: 7 days

Job Description

Lab Technician – Refrigeration Testing & Development

Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Industry: Engineering / Refrigeration / Product Development

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands-on Lab Technician / Refrigeration Engineer to join a specialist R&D and testing environment focused on the development and performance testing of commercial refrigeration systems.

This role would suit someone with strong refrigeration knowledge who enjoys practical engineering work, problem-solving, and supporting the development of innovative products within a technical laboratory setting.

Key Responsibilities

  * Carry out performance and reliability testing on commercial refrigerated equipment

  * Support prototype assembly work including brazing, pipework, and refrigeration system builds

  * Ensure safe refrigerant handling in line with FGAS regulations

  * Work closely with engineering and design teams to support product development and performance improvements

  * Follow recognised industry testing standards and procedures

  * Record, analyse, and report test data accurately

  * Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory test equipment and instrumentation

  * Assist with continuous improvement activities within the test facility

Skills & Experience Required

  * Previous experience within refrigeration engineering or refrigeration testing

  * Strong understanding of refrigeration systems and components

  * FGAS certification (or equivalent)

  * Experience with brazing and mechanical assembly

  * Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics

  * Good analytical and problem-solving skills

  * Strong communication skills with a collaborative approach

Desirable Experience

  * Experience working within an R&D, laboratory, or product testing environment

  * Knowledge of refrigeration testing standards and procedures

  * Familiarity with data acquisition or automated test systems

  * Understanding of energy efficiency and eco-design regulations

  * HNC/HND or Degree in Refrigeration, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

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