Cellar Cooling - Sunderland

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer (Cellar Cooling Specialist)

Location: Sunderland

Salary: Circa £50,000 to £55,000 per annum (based on a 45-hour working week)

On-Call: 1 in 4 weeks, with £150 weekly payment

The Opportunity - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer

We are recruiting for an experienced Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer to join a leading Facilities Management company who have secured a new contract within the hospitality sector. This role focuses on cellar cooling systems, as well as split and multi-split refrigeration, small commercial equipment, and associated controls.

It’s a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who wants excellent earning potential, enhanced overtime, and a strong benefits package, while working across varied sites.

Benefits for the Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer

• Weekly £150 on-call payment (1 in 4 rota) £1950 per annum
• Company vehicle with private use
• 31 days holiday (including statutory)
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Group life assurance

What You’ll Be Doing as a Refrigeration Engineer

• Planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, and repairs
• Installation, commissioning, and compliance testing
• Working on cellar cooling, refrigeration, and related systems
• Providing on-call cover as part of a rota
• Ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards

What We’re Looking For

• City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (essential)
• F-Gas Category 2 Certification (essential)
• CSCS/ECS card (desirable)
• Problem-solving ability and independence
• Full UK driving licence