Trades covered on this page
Cold rooms, Ice machines, Cellar cooling.
Typical scope of work
- Cold room and freezer room breakdowns and servicing
- Ice machine cleaning, descaling and repair
- Cellar cooling and beer line cooler faults
- Condensing unit and evaporator replacements
- Leak testing and refrigerant record keeping
Typical sites: Pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, butchers, convenience stores and food production units.
Qualifications we ask you to evidence
- F-gas Category 1 certificate (required to work on refrigerant circuits)
- Refrigeration qualification or equivalent experience
- Electrical competence for controls and fans
- Recovery equipment, gauges and leak detection tools
Course and scheme names are examples. We check certificates and registrations during review, and we only offer work that matches what you are qualified to do.
Insurance requirements
We ask every applicant for current public liability insurance. Our usual minimum is £2,000,000, and many commercial clients require £5,000,000 before work on their sites is offered. If you employ anyone, employer's liability insurance is a legal requirement.
Subcontract and self-employed work
Cold room subcontract work, self-employed ice machine engineer jobs and cellar cooling subcontractor roles are offered as and when clients need them. There is no promise of minimum work.
Joining our network does not guarantee any work or income. Jobs are offered when suitable work is available in your area, and you are free to accept or decline each one. You work as a self-employed contractor responsible for your own tax, tools, registrations and insurance.
How to apply
- Open the UK Gas Plumbers engineer app at app.ukgasplumbers.com.
- Add your trades, working area, availability, qualifications and insurance documents.
- Our team reviews your application and contacts you if we have suitable work.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be REFCOM registered?
Your business must meet F-gas regulation requirements for the work you do. Tell us your certification and company registration details in the app.
Do you offer cold room installation work?
Sometimes. Installation projects are offered separately from reactive repairs when they come up.
How do I apply?
Apply online at app.ukgasplumbers.com. You'll add your trades, working area, qualifications and insurance details, and our team reviews each application.
Is work guaranteed?
No. We offer jobs when suitable work comes in for your trade and area. There is no promised volume or income.
