Lead Chiller Engineer

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Lead Chiller Engineer Location: Andover, Depot-basedJob Type: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: Highly Competitive + Excellent Package (DOE)

Are you ready to lead from the front on high-stakes industrial chillers?

Cross Rental Services is the UK's leading specialist in HVAC and refrigeration rental powering mission-critical cooling for food processing, pharma, data centres, and major manufacturing sites. We deliver when uptime really matters, and we're growing fast.

We're looking for a sharp, hands-on Lead Chiller Engineer to run the show out of our Andover depot: leading PPM, smashing complex breakdowns, mentoring the team, and driving best-in-class service for our blue-chip clients.

What you'll actually do (and own):

Lead hands-on PPM, reactive repairs, and fault diagnosis on a diverse fleet of industrial chillers (refrigerant analysis, vibration, advanced controls)
Supervise and develop a small team of site engineers allocate work, review outputs, coach technically
Own client-facing technical updates, risk assessments, method statements, and full F-Gas compliance
Manage spares, supplier coordination, and continuous improvement in safety, efficiency & reliability

Youll thrive here if you have:

Level 3 NVQ / City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Current F-Gas Category 1
5+ years solid experience on industrial chillers
Proven supervisory / leadership experience in service or field engineering
Strong electrical skills (3-phase, controls, inverters)
Full UK driving licence
Confidence communicating technical detail to clients

Nice-to-have (big plus):

CO2 systems experience
IOSH / safety quals
BMS integration knowledge

Whats in it for you?

Competitive salary + 5% employer pension
25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
Private medical insurance, life assurance, corporate eyecare
Real investment in training, development & career progression
Work with cutting-edge kit in a respected, growing specialist business

Why engineers stay and grow here:Were customer-obsessed, solve tough problems with precision, innovate constantly, and back our people as one team. If you want real ownership, variety across critical assets, and the chance to mentor while keeping your hands dirty this is your next step.

Ready to lead critical cooling that keeps the country running?Apply now wed love to hear from you.

Cross Rental Services is fully committed to equality, diversity & inclusion, and holds ISO accreditations for health & safety, environment, and quality.
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Location:
Andover, Hampshire
Job Type:
FullTime

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