Overview
Refrigeration Managing Engineer – Supermarket FM (South London)
Salary: £60,668 (including £3,000 location allowance)
Bonus: Up to 4% discretionary bonus (subject to targets)
Overtime: Paid at time and a half
Travel: Door-to-door pay
Location: Bromley, Croydon, Wimbledon or surrounding areas (regional travel across London)
Are you a Senior Refrigeration Engineer ready to step up into a Managing Engineer role? Or are you already a Managing Engineer within Refrigeration looking to join a strong, stable company in the Supermarket FM sector?
If so, this is the opportunity for you.
About the Role
You will be responsible for a team of Refrigeration Engineers, ensuring that all planned and reactive maintenance tasks are completed on time and to budget. You will manage the call-out rota and ensure adequate, safe cover at all times across your regional patch in South London.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and supervise a team of Refrigeration Engineers
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Plan, schedule, and oversee PPM and reactive maintenance across supermarket sites
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Manage the on-call rota and ensure 24/7 safe cover
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Monitor performance against SLAs, KPIs, and budgets
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Ensure full compliance with F-Gas, H&S, and refrigerant handling regulations
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Provide technical support and mentoring to engineers
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Liaise with clients and internal FM teams to maintain high service standards
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Maintain accurate records of works, risk assessments, and method statements
About You
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Proven supermarket refrigeration experience (essential)
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Strong background in refrigeration engineering with team leadership or supervisory experience
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Confident managing people, workloads, and client relationships
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Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, safety-first approach
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Full UK driving licence and comfortable travelling across South London
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F-Gas certified; ACS/CCN6 or equivalent desirable
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary of £60,668 (including £3,000 location allowance)
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Up to 4% discretionary bonus scheme (subject to achievement of targets)
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Overtime paid at time and a half
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Door-to-door pay
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Strong, stable company within the Supermarket FM sector
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Career progression opportunities
Job Tenure: Permanent
