Transport Refrigeration Technician (Truck Units)

Here is work for a technician who can find a leak fast and gas a system up properly, with the hospital building services team in Middelburg (MP). Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll be based at a hospital building services team in Middelburg (MP). Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards
• Service cold rooms, display fridges and freezers on planned maintenance routes
• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls
• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a
• Check chiller log sheets and water treatment on building service visits

• Code 08 driver's licence, since the job is mostly on the road
• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants
• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate
• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat

• Building management system alarm handling
• CO2 transcritical refrigeration experience in retail stores

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

• 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.