Refrigeration Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain and repair commercial and industrial refrigeration systems.
• Diagnose refrigeration, electrical and mechanical faults.
• Conduct preventative and scheduled maintenance.
• Repair and replace compressors, condensers, evaporators, motors, pumps, valves and related components.
• Perform pressure testing, leak detection, evacuation and refrigerant charging.
• Monitor system temperatures, pressures and operating performance.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams, technical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Complete service reports, job cards and maintenance records accurately.
• Attend breakdowns and emergency call-outs when required.
• Ensure tools, equipment and company vehicles are maintained correctly.
• Liaise professionally with clients and provide feedback on repairs and maintenance requirements.
• Ensure all work complies with health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and energy efficiency.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior technicians or assistants where required.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Red Seal Trade Test qualification as a Refrigeration Technician or Refrigeration Mechanic is essential.
• Minimum of five years’ post-trade refrigeration experience.
• Strong experience with commercial and industrial refrigeration systems.
• Sound knowledge of refrigeration cycles, electrical controls and mechanical components.
• Proven fault-finding and diagnostic ability.
• Experience working with compressors, condensers, evaporators and control systems.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of refrigerant handling, leak detection and system charging.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Willing and able to attend after-hours breakdowns and standby call-outs.
• Must be physically fit and comfortable working in plant rooms, cold rooms and confined spaces.
• Must be able to work independently and manage jobs from diagnosis through to completion.
• Reliable transport or the ability to travel to Worcester daily.
• Strong communication, customer-service and administrative skills.