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Paul Adkin

NOTTINGHAM,Nottinghamshire

Summary

I am a very hard working refrigeration engineer which I guess everyone says ,but with me this is true as being honest is what I do best .

I started off in this industry, being inspired by a fantastic tutor at Basford Hall college as a fresh face kid from school I have carried on hoovering up knowledge ever since .

Experienced in solving technical issues and providing exceptional customer service. Skilled in troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork. Quick to adapt, eager to learn, and committed to ensuring high standards of service. Confident in using problem-solving skills to deliver effective solutions and build positive client relationships.

Overview

146
146
years of post-secondary education
40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Refrigeration Engineer

City FM
03.2026 - Current
  • Executed reactive repairs on supermarket refrigeration system, ensuring compliance with company store ownership principles and minimising downtime.

Refrigeration and ac service engineer

Oak refrigeration
Leicester , Leicestershire
11.2022 - 03.2026
  • Performed reactive repairs and planned maintenance on central pack refrigeration, AC, coldrooms and integral refrigeration systems.
  • Supported over 200 plus retail food outlets with timely service and maintenance.
  • Provided evening and weekend on-call support to ensure operational efficiency.

Refrigeration and ac service engineer

Alpine cooling UK
NOTTINGHAM, Nottinghamshire
03.2016 - 02.2022

Carried out mostly reactive repairs across a wide geographical area, working solo with a well stock company van.

Offering backup support for installation teams installing multiplexed refrigeration systems and provided repairs and maintenance for older systems beyond warranty periods.

I covered weekend on-call rota to ensure consistent coverage and support for valuable customers. I would drop on to help with installs during quieter periods of the year.

Refrigeration and catering equipment engineers

Counterline
Liverpool , Mersyside
06.2014 - 06.2016
  • Performed repairs on integral fridges and freezers, along with specialist heated cabinets throughout the UK.
  • Oversaw quality control, maintenance and repairs throughout projects.
  • Kept equipment in compliance with design specifications and safety standards.

Refrigeration service engineer

Self employed
NOTTINGHAM, Nottinghamshire
06.1998 - 06.2014
  • Working in mainly the hospitality industry, repairing all the refrigeration you find in a commercial kitchen.
  • Maintained ice machines for optimal performance
  • Repaired cellar coolers in hospitality settings
  • Maintained glass washers for cleanliness and efficiency

Refrigeration service engineer

Sparks of Aberdeen
Aberdeen , Aberdeenshire
03.1994 - 06.1998
  • Managed refrigeration service and repairs for farm foods across 55 stores in the Midlands area.

Refrigeration and ac engineer

Andrew sykes
NOTTINGHAM, Nottinghamshire
07.1986 - 02.1994
  • Initial Y.T.S training in a power tools workshop then 2nd year preparing ac units for install
  • Training as ac engineer repairing fixed and mobile Ac systems .
  • Working solo on my own in a van of my own

Education

Essential Electrics -

CITB
01.1996 - 03.2036

City and Guilds - Refigeration and air conditioning

Basford Hall college
NOTTINGHAM, Nottinghamshire
06.1989 - 03.2035

Asbestos awareness
11.2022 - Current

Hydro carbon qualification
06.1998 - Current

F gas
06.1998 - Current

Ipaf mobile vertical 3a expires 31/3 2027

Skills

  • Brazing process
  • Troubleshooting
  • Analytical thinking
  • Customer communication
  • Fault analysis
  • Mechanical maintenance
  • Risk assessment
  • Part replacements
  • Verbal communication
  • Inspection skills
  • Time management expertise

Timeline

Refrigeration Engineer

City FM
03.2026 - Current

Asbestos awareness
11.2022 - Current

Refrigeration and ac service engineer

Oak refrigeration
11.2022 - 03.2026

Refrigeration and ac service engineer

Alpine cooling UK
03.2016 - 02.2022

Refrigeration and catering equipment engineers

Counterline
06.2014 - 06.2016

Refrigeration service engineer

Self employed
06.1998 - 06.2014

Hydro carbon qualification
06.1998 - Current

F gas
06.1998 - Current

Essential Electrics -

CITB
01.1996 - 03.2036

Refrigeration service engineer

Sparks of Aberdeen
03.1994 - 06.1998

City and Guilds - Refigeration and air conditioning

Basford Hall college
06.1989 - 03.2035

Refrigeration and ac engineer

Andrew sykes
07.1986 - 02.1994

Ipaf mobile vertical 3a expires 31/3 2027
Paul Adkin