A Refrigeration Engineer works on commercial, residential, public and industrial projects, including transportation and storage. They will plan and design, install, test, commission, report, maintain, fault find and repair systems to a high standard.

The individual will survey where cooling systems are to be fitted, plan layouts for pipework with installing components. They would need excellent customer service skills, analytical and thinking skills, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

If you’re looking to become a refrigeration engineer, our refrigeration and air conditioning competition is the perfect place to test and develop your skills.

KEY SKILLS
Are careful with your hands
Can work to a brief
Are good with numbers
Are a steady worker
Have good customer service skills

Career opportunities

  • Domestic & Commercial jobs

  • International jobs

  • Specialist Training

  • Business Owner

Average Salary
Entry Level
£20,000
Experienced
£35,000
- 10.5%
Projected workforce change
This is an estimation of the overall number of job opportunities in this career area up until 2027.

What next?

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