A BIT ABOUT WILLIAMS
For over 40 years Williams Refrigeration has built a worldwide reputation for product quality,
performance, innovation and reliability.
Our factory manufactures a comprehensive range of commercial refrigerators that includes high performance cabinets, counters, blast chillers and freezers, walk-in coldrooms, back bar and front of house display, medical and specialist bakery equipment.
Williams is committed to delivering continuous growth and takes pride in holding the internationally recognised ISO 9001 certification for over 30 years, reflecting our commitment to the best possible customer support and quality standards.
Williams also holds the international certification ISO 45001 occupational health and safety standard which includes the promotion and protection of both the physical and mental health of staff.
The company continues to make great strides in becoming a ‘greener business’ through our Greenlogic initiative, which outlines our key environmental practices, including manufacture, plant and processes. We hold the environmental accreditation ISO 14001 for the design, manufacture, installation and servicing of refrigeration products.
Our head office and UK manufacturing base is located in King's Lynn Norfolk, and we operate wholly owned overseas manufacturing, sales and service operations in France, Dubai, Hong Kong, China and Australia. Williams Refrigeration is one of the principal business brands of AFE Group Ltd.
About AFE Group Ltd
The AFE Group is a leading international business specialising in the innovative design, manufacture and service support of professional cooking, bakery and refrigeration equipment for the global food service market. Our premium brands are some of the best known in the industry.
Our Parent Company - Ali Goup Italy
Williams Refrigeration and AFE Group are part of the Ali Group of companies - privately owned and headquartered in Milan, Italy; Ali Group is one of the largest global leaders in the foodservice equipment industry, comprising 80 of the world's leading foodservice equipment brands.
Williams is committed to developing our employees through ongoing training and support to help all staff excel and progress, thereby further enhancing the overall business.
Our employees are our biggest asset.
If you want to be part of a successful team, working with new challenges, and have the drive and relevant experience and knowledge, then we’d like to hear from you.
KEY BENEFITS
• Competitive salary and sick pay scheme
• Company Wellbeing Group and Company provided welfare
• Social activities including charity events and also a Christmas raffle
• A number of schemes including EAP, cycle to work, Christmas Savings Club
• The opportunity for overtime and flexible working
• Ongoing Health and Safety and workplace training
• Free workwear, PPE and car parking
• Eureka ideas award recognition
• Pension
• Life Assurance
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Williams is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the policy of equal treatment of
all existing and prospective employees. Williams prohibits any form of discrimination and harassment while
also requiring all employees to adhere to the core principles of The Equality and Human Rights Commission.
CURRENT VACANCIES
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Coldroom & Refrigeration Sales Manager
Williams Refrigeration is looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Coldroom & Refrigeration Sales Manager to help grow our national contracting business across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with refrigeration industry knowledge and strong relationship-building skills to identify and penetrate new market segments by targeting high potential sectors and niche opportunities within the refrigeration industry.
Location
UK Mainland - National Coverage
(Home-based with travel to customer and project sites)The Role
You will play a key role in expanding our presence within the refrigeration and coldroom sector by identifying new opportunities, developing strategic customer relationships, and supporting the delivery of high-quality refrigeration solutions.
Working closely with the Group Contracting Director and regional teams, you will be responsible for generating sales growth, securing specifications and orders, and supporting new customers from enquiry through to project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and win new business opportunities within the refrigeration industry
- Strengthen and expand our existing customers knowledge of our modular product range
- Promote Williams modular coldrooms and commercial refrigeration solutions
- Prepare quotations, proposals, and new business stream sales presentations
- Attend customer meetings and site surveys across the UK
- Build strong relationships with new customers, contractors, and project teams
- Monitor and report market trends and competitor activity
- Support regional contracting teams with technical and commercial guidance
- Manage CRM reporting and group sales administration
- Help drive new business sales targets and profitability
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has proven sales experience and a track record of achieving targets
- Has refrigeration industry experience, either in sales, engineering, or project management
- Understands commercial refrigeration systems and industry standards
- Is confident in communicating with customers and stakeholders at all levels
- Can work independently while supporting wider business teams
- Is organised, commercially aware, and solution-focused
- Is willing to trabel nationally with overnight stays
What We Offer
- Salary Range £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
- Generous bonus potential through a measured profit-related incentive structure
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance cover
- Company vehicle / car allowance
- National role with autonomy and opportunity for growth
- Supportive and experienced leadership team
- Opportunity to play a key role in developing our contracting division
Apply Now
If you are a motivated refrigeration professional looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
To read more, please click here.
To apply, email your CV to HR@williams-refrigeration.co.uk
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Coldroom & Refrigeration Contracts Project Manager - Doncaster
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Coldroom & Refrigeration Contracts Project Manager to join our Central Contracts team in Doncaster, based either at home or within the office dependent on geographical location.
You will manage refrigeration and coldroom installation projects from enquiry through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
This role requires strong project coordination, customer communication, subcontractor management, and commercial awareness across multiple live projects.
Key responsibilities
- Manage refrigeration and coldroom installation projects from start to finish
- Coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials, and site activities
- Coordinate with the wider business and lead internal team members
- Carry out site surveys, inspections, and progress meetings
- Review technical drawings, specifications, and project requirements
- Monitor project programmes, budgets, variations, and profitability
- Ensure installations meet quality, Health & Safety, and compliance standards
- Liaise with customers, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams
- Maintain accurate project records using CRM and reporting systems
- Support successful commissioning, snagging, and project handovers
What we are looking for
Essential
- Proven experience managing refrigeration and coldroom projects
- Strong subcontractor and site management experience
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Strong problem solving and decision-making ability
- Competent with Microsoft Office and CRM systems
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to travel across the Midlands, including overnight stays
Desirable
- Refrigeration engineering background
- Technical qualification in refrigeration, engineering, or construction management
- Knowledge of refrigeration legislation and Health & Safety requirements
- Team leadership experience
- CSCS, SMSTS, SSSTS, or IOSH qualifications
Personal qualities
We are looking for someone who is:
- Customer focused
- Organised and detail driven
- Professional and reliable
- A confident communicator
- Proactive and solution focused
- A strong team player with leadership ability
Why join us?
- Varied and technically interesting projects
- Supportive and growing contracts team
- Career progression opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Apply Now
If you have the experience and drive to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, email your CV to: hr@williams-refrigeration.co.uk
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Finance Manager
WHY ARE WE RECRUITING
A career change decision means we are recruiting a Finance Manager to play an integral part in the production of our monthly management accounts, group reporting requirements, along with day to day management of the Finance Team.
THE ROLE
- Must work to stringent group reporting deadlines. This is a crucial role and you will have full visibility across all our operations.
- You will report directly to our Group Financial Controller, ensuring the timely and accurate period end reporting of our UK manufacturing facility.
- Must be able to build trust and confidence in managing and supporting our King’s Lynn Finance Team as well as build strong relations working directly with our on-site and group management teams, group finance colleagues and external auditors.
- This position involves overseeing the integrity of our UK balance sheet, profit and loss statement as well as our accounts receivable, accounts payable and credit control functions.
- You will play an integral role in the ongoing review of financial processes and controls as well as interrogating variances across our revenue, stock and overhead base.
- You will be heavily involved in the continuous development of our financial procedures working within our ERP business system.
THE PERSONWe are looking to recruit an ambitious accountant who is either part-qualified or brings strong relevant experience, is confident, astute and eager to develop their career.
The ‘Go To’ person for all our day-to-day on-site accounting and finance technical issues.
Offer proactive management of the Finance Team.
WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?- Salary range is £40 to £45k per annum
- Financial support for on-going study
- Contributory pension
- Life assurance
- Holiday entitlement is 25 days plus statutory holidays
- EAP and Active works benefit scheme
- Opportunity for UK travel
- Career development in a leading global group
To read more, please click here.
To apply, email your CV to HR@williams-refrigeration.co.uk
- Must work to stringent group reporting deadlines. This is a crucial role and you will have full visibility across all our operations.