Transport Refrigeration Technician (Truck Units)

Keep cold rooms cold and offices cool for the supermarket refrigeration contractor in Upington. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

Home base is a supermarket refrigeration contractor on the Upington side of Northern Cape. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Diagnose faulty compressors, fans, contactors and control boards
• Check chiller log sheets and water treatment on building service visits
• Install split units, cassettes and ducted systems, including brazing and vacuum work
• Complete service reports on a tablet and have the site manager sign them
• Respond to temperature alarms from cold rooms before stock is lost
• Clean coils, replace filters and check drain lines on scheduled services
• Pressure test with nitrogen, pull a deep vacuum and charge with R410A, R32 or R134a

• At least 2 years servicing commercial or residential systems
• Refrigeration and air-conditioning trade test or an NQF 4 occupational certificate
• Understanding of single- and three-phase control circuits
• SAQCC Gas registration as an authorised person for refrigerants

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

• Mention whether you are comfortable on standby. Most service jobs in this trade include it.
• Your SAQCC Gas card must be current. Put the expiry date on your CV so nobody has to ask.