Recruitment

We are looking for an ambitious, commercially driven Sales and Business Development Manager to lead our continued growth across the Middle East and designated export markets.

This is far more than a sales role. We’re looking for someone who thrives on identifying opportunities, influencing consultant specifications, winning major projects and building long-term customer relationships whilst leading our Dubai commercial support team.

Working closely with our UK and China manufacturing operations, you’ll play a pivotal role in growing Williams Refrigeration sales and helping to promote our AFE Group associate company businesses - Falcon Foodservice Equipment and Mono Bakery Equipment brands throughout the region.

Location

Dubai, UAE

What you'll be doing:

• Driving new business growth across the foodservice, HORECA, hospitality and leisure sectors
• Developing consultant specifications and securing major end-user projects
• A field sales focus including regional travel in building and managing dealer, distributor and consultant relationships
• Leading and developing our Dubai Internal Sales, Administration and Estimating teams
• Working closely with our UK and China manufacturing facilities to deliver exceptional customer solutions
• Delivering sales growth whilst maintaining strong commercial margins
• Supporting exhibitions, marketing campaigns, social media and brand development across the region

We're looking for someone with:

• A proven track record of winning new business and exceeding sales targets
• Experience within commercial refrigeration, foodservice equipment or a related industry
• Strong commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with consultants, distributors and dealer networks
• The ability to lead people whilst remaining hands-on with customers
• Energy, resilience and a passion for developing new opportunities

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Housing allowance
• Transportation allowance
• Medical insurance
• Supportive professional working environment

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To read more, please click here.

To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to recruitment@theafegroup.com

The Role

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:

• 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

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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

The Role

Service and installation of all types of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment all in accordance with industry recognised best practice and standards covering the entire range of Williams and other manufactured products supplied throughout the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• To take part in the service an installation of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment across Scotland (mainly central belt)
• Attend reactive service calls on all types of commercial refrigeration, fault-finding and repair
• Assist the projects team with installation of Williams cold rooms and other refrigeration and air conditioning systems
• Commission or de-commission refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment
• To demonstrate and train customers on the use of equipment
• To complete accurate paperwork / timesheets and return them to the Installation Manager as required
• To make certain that the correct tools, PPE and equipment are available to carry out the prescribed works in a safe manner at all times, alerting the Installation Manager or Project Manager to any unsafe condition that may arise
• To take full responsibility for the maintenance and use of PPE and all company tools / equipment issued, ensuring they are kept in good order
• To undertake any training as required by the business
• To work away from home occasionally when the need arises
• When fully trained to participate with the service standby evening and weekend call-out rota and help provide cover when necessary

Qualifications and Knowledge:

• NVQ/C & G Refrigeration based qualification is desirable
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Refrigeration Engineer
• Previous experience of all different types of refrigeration systems
• Knowledge of electrical requirements of refrigeration systems
• Knowledge and understanding in the application of proprietary controls systems applicable to refrigeration systems

Personal Attributes:

• Able to work to a high standard with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to plan and prioritise to meet customer needs
• Customer friendly with good communication and interpersonal skills
• You must hold a full, clean, driving license

What We Offer: 

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Weekend overtime pay
• Company van
• Contributory pension
• Ongoing training for career advancement
• Great opportunities to learn and progress within the business
• Company mobile phone and tablet

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

The Role

We have a highly regarded, team of engineering experts, with a wealth of industry experience. We have an extensive product range of professional commercial refrigeration products supplied to UK and global markets. Our engineering team also provide engineering support to our manufacturing and technical service teams. Due to retirement, we are looking to replace this role.

The Electrical Design Engineer will report to the Williams Refrigeration Group Refrigeration Manager. You will be an integral part of the Williams UK and Williams International engineering team, working closely with our key suppliers and technical partners.

Electrical Design of our Products

Working in close association with our refrigeration and production engineering teams, you will be responsible for the overall electrical system design and management of our new product development activities including:-

• Identify new innovations, interpret and translate customer and application needs into new electrical designs to support our new product development
• Design and program the electrical and electronic controls used within our products by working in association with our specialist partners
• Electrical control panel design incorporating 3 phase power supply
• Industrial networking systems and IoT connectivity development
• Electrical loading and technical calculations
• Specification of electrical components

Test & Risk Access Products for Safety, Quality and Eco-design Values

Maintaining accurate temperature control, and optimising energy efficiency are core functions of our product design and performance values. We have leading test facilities, and also work closely with third party test houses to ensure the highest of performance standards are upheld. Our electrical design engineer is required to -

• Ensure products comply with electrical health and safety requirements
• Adhere to UK, EU and International Electrical safety standards
• Maintain electrical safety procedures with the business
• Lead the evaluation and advance of new electronic controller design and appliance testing
• You should have experience of appliance testing & commissioning

Upholding Best Practice Electrical Conformity Standards

The role will be central to upholding our ISO quality, safety and environmental standards. A key element of the role includes the -

• Preparation of electrical documents including Wiring diagrams, control panel layouts and appliance manuals
• Maintain Product technical files for CE / UKCA / ETL and Third Party test house verification
• Defining the regulatory and safety requirements of our product designs to the Low Voltage, EMC and Machinery directives

Electrical Engineering Support to our Manufacturing & Technical Teams

Provide best electrical work standards and safety advice to colleagues:-

• Conduct electrical safety product audits
• Production line inspections of electrical build standards
• Colleague support and training in best practice electrical work methods
• Periodic on site supervision and fault finding

The Person

This is a key role in our engineering team and a great chance to work within a leading international manufacturing group. We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:

• A passion for Electrical Engineering – HNC/ HND or degree in Electrical engineering. C&G NVQ 3 Electrical + electronics Installation to IET BS 7671 18th Edition.
• Highly motivated and confident with a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering principles. Competent in all technical aspects of electrical system design and development.
• Diligent with an attention to detail, with a flexible approach to delivering solutions to electrical engineering, wiring and technical problems.
• Experience of programming PLCs would be an advantage along with knowledge of WS CAD, however, full training will be given to the successful candidate.
• Hands-on management style. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships within the  business at all levels. You will be required to provide electrical engineering input and contribution at senior management level.
• A Can Do make it happen person, able to manage a dynamic workload. Commercial awareness and ability to work with precision and pace, in order to meet project timescales and budget objectives.
• Working hours are generally 37.5 per week which are in line with our King's Lynn Production team being 7:00am to 15:35 Monday to Thursday and 7:00am to 12:10 Friday. These can be negotiated locally to suit.
• This role is based at our King’s Lynn head office.

What We Offer:

• Salary of between £45k - £50k per annum
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

To read more, please click here.

To apply, email your CV to HR@williams-refrigeration.co.uk