Refrigeration Engineer

Field Refrigeration Engineer Location: Remote, UK Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Are you an F-Gas certified refrigeration engineer seeking an exciting new opportunity? Kinetica is recruiting a Field Refrigeration Engineer to work with cutting-edge pharmaceutical freeze dryers. Our client, a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), specializes in the sale, installation, service, and emergency support of industrial freeze dryers, evaporators, and homogenizers for pharmaceutical and biotech companies across the UK and Europe. The Role: You will be part of a dynamic team of field engineers, led by the Engineering Director, providing critical support to pharmaceutical and biotech customers across the UK. Your responsibilities will include: Installation and site acceptance testing of lyophilization equipment on-site with customers across the UK. Performing qualification , calibration , and service tasks, along with breakdown support at the customer sites. Acting as the company’s go-to expert on refrigeration, handling both on-site and off-site technical documentation, return-to-base repairs, and warranty issues. Supporting the Engineering Director to ensure maximum efficiency in scheduling and resource allocation. The Company: This is a medium-sized, organically growing CDMO with a strong foundation of 30 years of operation, having steadily expanded over the past decade. They've recently launched operations in the US and are set to open a state-of-the-art, Annex 1-compliant manufacturing facility by the end of 2024. What’s in it for you? Salary : £40,000 - £50,000 Company vehicle : Car or van Profit-sharing scheme Private healthcare and insurance 4% matched pension Comprehensive training on products and services Expense allowance for travel Career Progression – this hire is expected to take the role of Engineering Manager in the next 24 months. What We’re Looking For: F-Gas certified multi-skilled Refrigeration Engineer with a background in both electrical and mechanical engineering. Experience with freeze dryers or pharmaceutical refrigeration (ideally operating at -70°C or lower) is highly desirable but not a prerequisite Able to work both independently and as part of a team. UK-based and willing to travel frequently. Interested? Please contact Alex Smith at [email protected] or apply directly via the LinkedIn advertisement.