Refrigeration Technician | Senior Refrigeration Technician

About the Role

‍Working across dairy farms throughout Canterbury, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, fault-finding, repairing, and installing refrigeration systems while delivering exceptional customer service.

‍Key Responsibilities‍

• Scheduled servicing and maintenance of refrigeration systems
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults
• Carrying out repairs and breakdown work
• Installation and commissioning of refrigeration equipment
• Providing rostered emergency call-out support
• Maintaining accurate service records using mobile technology
• Working collaboratively with the wider team on new installations and upgrades
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Travelling to client sites throughout Canterbury

Refrigeration Technician

‍‍$28 - $34 per hour

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years' refrigeration or air conditioning experience
• Relevant Refrigeration and Air Conditioning qualification preferred
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Full drivers license
• Good written and spoken English

Senior Refrigeration Technician

‍‍$39 - $45 per hour

‍This role is suited to highly experienced technicians looking to take the next step in their career.Additional Requirements

• 5+ years' refrigeration industry experience
• Proven experience leading jobs and mentoring junior technicians
• Strong knowledge of commercial and dairy refrigeration systems
• Advanced fault-finding and diagnostic capability
• Ability to manage installations from start to finish
• Strong client relationship and communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and make technical decisions on-site

What's on Offer

• Overtime opportunities
• Tool allowance
• Company vehicle
• Company phone
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• 40 hrs per week with a guaranteed minimum hours of 30
• Predominantly rural work between Ashburton and Culverden

You'll be joining a business that plays a critical role in supporting Canterbury's dairy industry. You'll work with modern equipment, a highly experienced team, and a company that values quality workmanship, safety, and customer service.

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‍Why Choose Max People?

‍Max People is a trusted New Zealand recruitment partner with 15+ years’ experience connecting great people with great workplaces. What started in construction has grown into one of the country’s leading labour-hire and recruitment providers across construction, civil, agriculture, dairy, manufacturing, and logistics.‍

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