Throughout my refrigeration career, I have helped install, commission, and service systems that support the following:
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Cold chain logistics – ensuring food reaches homes and businesses across the UK and Europe safely and efficiently.
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Military operations – providing chilled water for comfort cooling aboard destroyers, frigates, submarines, and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) supply vessels, as well as refrigeration for transporting fresh food. This plays a vital role in sustaining our armed forces in an increasingly volatile world.
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Distilleries and breweries – supplying chilled water essential to the production of whisky, vodka, and beer.
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Pharmaceuticals – supporting the storage and development of vaccines and medicines, keeping the UK protected from dangerous diseases and enabling healthier lives for all.
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Hospitals – maintaining critical temperatures in surgical suites and ensuring reliable refrigeration for food services across wards.
These applications all rely on a foundation of Cool Skills—the technical expertise and problem-solving abilities that refrigeration professionals use every day to keep essential systems running smoothly.
Refrigeration is a vital part of the UK’s—and the world’s—infrastructure. Without it, modern life would grind to a halt within days.
Today, I focus on recruiting and training the next generation of engineers. These future professionals will bring fresh Cool Skills to the table—skills that are essential as we adapt to a changing world and work collectively towards achieving net zero.
