Refrigeration Engineer (Training on Laboratory Equipment)

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  • Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £40000 - £45000 per annum + Bonus OTE 52K + Company Car + Benefits
  • Published: 4 March 2026

Refrigeration Engineer (Training on Laboratory Equipment)
£40,000 – £45,000 + Bonus OTE 52K + TOIL + Company Car + Benefits
Cambridge

Are you a Refrigeration Engineer or similar, looking for a chance to develop your technical skillset and work on high-tech, ultra-low temperature equipment environments such a research laboratories and universities?

Do you want a Field-based position, covering the UK and Europe, where you may be expected to stay away in Europe when needed?

On offer is the opportunity to broaden your skillset in a growing, multinational company that offers continuous support and training on highly specialised equipment.

In this Monday to Friday role, you will be servicing, repairing and maintaining a variety of lab equipment such as cascade and ultra-low temperature refrigeration devices . You will cover the UK with occasional travel further afar to Europe when needed.

This company is the UK wing of a global leader in the supply and service of bespoke laboratory equipment used in universities, hospitals and pharmaceutical research institutions. They are looking to expand their UK maintenance team, working to validate and service ultra-low temperature refrigeration equipment

This role would suit a Refrigeration Engineer looking to progress into a more technical environment working on state-of-the-art, ultra-low temperature equipment in a role that offers training and development opportunities

The Role:

  • Servicing, repairing and maintaining ultra-low temperature Lab equipment
  • Full training on biomedical freezers and cascade refrigeration devices
  • Covering the UK and Europe
  • TOIL for excess hours, Bonus for staying-away from home

The Person:

  • Refrigeration Engineer or similar
  • Happy with extensive travel and staying away from home up to 2 nights a week
  • Full UK Driving License

Job Reference: BBBH 24177a

Service, Engineer, Field, Laboratory, Lab, Equipment, Centrifuge, Refrigeration, Fridge FGAS, F GAS, Cascade, Biomedical, Maintenance, Technician, Engineering, Birmingham, Midlands, Wolverhampton

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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