Commercial Refrigeration Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are recruiting for an experienced & qualified* Commercial Refrigeration Engineer required in the Merseyside area working in restaurants, bars, hotels in major brands.
Forest Group are the leading refrigeration company in the Hospitality refrigeration sector holding many long term, blue chip contracts bringing stability and job security.
The successful applicant will hold a current F-Gas certificate with over 10 years experience working in the commercial sector of restaurants/hospitality.
We hold many high volume, long term contracts with well known brands such Greene King, Mitchells & Butlers, Marstons, Stonegate, Premier Inn, JD Wetherspoons & Burger King which provides us with long term growth and long term stability/job security. This is based on a track record, year on year or performing even during peak summer periods and our clients have the confidence to continually award us larger areas of their contracts.
Pay is door to door, with overtime rates of 1.5x and 2x.
Long service rate after 5 years.
31 days holiday rising to 36 after 5 years.
If you would like to join a growing and sector leading team, please apply (including an up to date CV) for the role which includes a competitive rates of pay/package and job security.
*Applicants without an F-Gas certificate will not be considered.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
- Yearly bonus
Experience:
- HVAC & Appliance Engineers: 10 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- F-Gas Certificate (required)
Work Location: On the road
Application deadline: 24/02/2023
Reference ID: 2023-MERSEY-01-0A
Expected start date: 24/02/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Commercial Refrigeration Engineer roles across Forest Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £55,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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