Transport Refrigeration Technician (Truck Units)

You'll install, service and repair refrigeration and aircon systems across Khayelitsha. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

This post is in Khayelitsha (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost

• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• Code 08 driver's licence, since the job is mostly on the road
• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems
• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits

• Building management system alarm handling
• Experience with VRF systems or chillers
• CO2 transcritical refrigeration experience in retail stores

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

• Say which refrigerants and system types you have worked on. A recruiter for supermarket work wants to see CO2 or large rack systems.
• Mention whether you are comfortable on standby. Most service jobs in this trade include it.