via Reed · 17 September 2026 ·3 days ago

Refrigeration Design Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Chelmsford Contract GBP 50,000 – 62,000
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Refrigeration Design Engineer / Thermal Engineer
6 Month FTC (Potential to go permanent)
£50,000 - £62,000 (Pro rata) + Benefits
Ideally located: Chelmsford, Maldon, Witham, Braintree, Billericay, Basildon, Southend


Are you a Refrigeration Design Engineer with strong thermodynamics knowledge, looking for a role where you can take real technical ownership of advanced refrigeration systems and influence product direction?


On offer is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career within a multi-million-pound organisation where you will be the technical lead on projects, overseeing them from cradle to grave.


This specialist manufacturer is at the forefront of their industry and have huge growth plans in place for the future. They require someone to come in and join their R&D team for 6 months, with scope for a permanent position following this.


In this varied role, you will play a key part in the full development cycle, from defining refrigeration specifications and modelling system performance, through to supporting manufacturing and guiding test planning and execution in a regulated environment.


This role would suit a Refrigeration Design Engineer with strong thermodynamics knowledge, looking to join a leading manufacturer in a highly technical role where you can develop your skills further.


The Role:

  • Refrigeration Design Engineer

  • Design and develop refrigeration systems

  • Monday to Friday (40 Hours)

  • 6 Month FTC (Potential to go permanent)

The Person:
  • Experience with refrigeration products

  • Strong background in thermodynamics and heat transfer

  • Product development experience

Reference Number: BBBH279710


To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Jack Banks at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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