via reed · 29 June 2026 ·3 days ago

Trainee Field Engineer (Refrigeration)

First Military Recruitment
Somerset Full-time GBP 26,000 – 30,000
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JR312 - Trainee Field Engineer (Refrigeration)
Location: Covering South & South West
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 Per Annum + Company vehicle + Bonus
Working Hours: Monday - Friday - 40 hour working week.

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer on behalf of the UK’s largest manufacturer of medical & scientific refrigeration. This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to join a well established company with an excellent opportunity of career advancement.

You will be responsible for the maintenance, UKAS calibration, and repair of medical refrigeration equipment, including: Pharmacy fridges and freezers, Blood fridges, Plasma freezers, Monitoring systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and repair of medical and laboratory refrigeration equipment.

  • Work independently and efficiently while representing the company professionally.

  • Accurately record work completed, travel and labour times, and expenses, submitting job reports daily.

  • Maintain company-provided van, tools, stock levels, and equipment in line with company policy.

  • Plan and prioritise work based on office scheduling, raising any potential delays early.

  • Ensure confidentiality on all customer sites, following GDPR principles.

Skills and Qualifications:
  • The ideal candidate should be based in Yorkshire, to predominantly cover Yorkshire and the Northeast area (M1, M62 corridor)

  • Full UK driving licence – essential.

  • Self-motivated, well organised, and able to work independently.

  • Previous field service experience desirable (but not essential).

  • F-Gas qualification desirable (but not essential).

  • Strong communication skills with neat and accurate handwriting.

  • Basic English, Maths and IT skills are required.

In return, the client offers:
  • Overtime opportunities (once trained).

  • Bonus Scheme (up to £250 a month)

  • Full training & qualifications provided

  • Company van, mobile phone, tablet, uniform, and all tools provided.

  • Private health cover after 12 months’ service.

  • Auto-enrolment pension scheme.

JR312 - Trainee Field Engineer (Refrigeration)
Location: Covering South & South West
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 Per Annum + Company vehicle + Bonus
Working Hours: Monday - Friday - 40 hour working week.

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