Air-Conditioning Technician (Split & VRF Systems)

You'll install, service and repair refrigeration and aircon systems across Prospecton. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

You'll be based at a supermarket refrigeration contractor in Prospecton. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• Check chiller log sheets and water treatment on building service visits
• Clean coils, replace filters and check drain lines on scheduled services
• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls
• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost

• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• Code 08 driver's licence, since the job is mostly on the road
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems

• Building management system alarm handling
• Transport refrigeration units on trucks and trailers
• Experience with VRF systems or chillers

• Manufacturer training on new equipment ranges
• Company vehicle with a fitted tool rack
• Gauge manifold, vacuum pump and recovery unit issued to you

• Say which refrigerants and system types you have worked on. A recruiter for supermarket work wants to see CO2 or large rack systems.
• Your SAQCC Gas card must be current. Put the expiry date on your CV so nobody has to ask.