Refrigeration Mechanic (Supermarket Maintenance)

You'll install, service and repair refrigeration and aircon systems across Brits. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

This post is Brits-based, with most of your time spent at an air-conditioning maintenance company.

• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them
• Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls

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

• Experience with VRF systems or chillers
• Transport refrigeration units on trucks and trailers
• CO2 transcritical refrigeration experience in retail stores

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

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