Transport Refrigeration Technician (Truck Units)

Keep cold rooms cold and offices cool for the residential aircon installer in Tembisa. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The site is in Tembisa; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost
• Commission new systems and show the client how to use the controls
• Recover refrigerant into cylinders and log every kilogram used
• Replace thermostatic expansion valves and electronic controllers
• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards
• 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

• Comfortable on roofs and ladders in summer heat
• Brazing, flaring and vacuum skills you can demonstrate
• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems
• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants

• 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
• 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.
• Mention whether you are comfortable on standby. Most service jobs in this trade include it.