Refrigeration Technician – CO₂ Experience

Two experienced Refrigeration Technicians with CO₂ refrigeration experience are required for a full-time positions in New Zealand.

This role is suited to a skilled refrigeration professional with strong experience in the installation, servicing, maintenance and fault-finding of commercial refrigeration systems, particularly systems using CO₂.

Previous experience working on supermarket refrigeration systems is highly advantageous but is not essential. Applicants from other commercial or industrial refrigeration environments with strong CO₂ experience are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, diagnose and repair commercial refrigeration systems.
• Work with CO₂ refrigeration systems and associated equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical and refrigeration faults.
• Carry out preventative and scheduled maintenance.
• Respond to refrigeration breakdowns and complete repairs efficiently.
• Install and commission refrigeration equipment and components where required.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Read and interpret refrigeration schematics, electrical diagrams and technical documentation.
• Work with compressors, evaporators, condensers, valves, controls and associated refrigeration equipment.
• Complete service documentation and maintenance records accurately.
• Follow all workplace health and safety, environmental and refrigerant handling requirements.
• Work independently and as part of a wider technical team.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 3 years of proven and documented refrigeration experience.
• Practical experience working with CO₂ refrigeration systems is required.
• Strong commercial or industrial refrigeration experience.
• Excellent refrigeration fault-finding and diagnostic capability.
• Strong understanding of refrigeration controls and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and electrical diagrams.
• Relevant refrigeration, HVAC or mechanical trade qualification.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage service and maintenance requirements effectively.
• Current driver's licence or ability to obtain the appropriate New Zealand licence.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Highly Advantageous Experience

• Supermarket refrigeration experience.
• CO₂ transcritical and/or subcritical refrigeration systems.
• Commercial refrigeration racks and plant.
• Refrigeration control and monitoring systems.
• Commissioning commercial refrigeration systems.
• Planned maintenance and breakdown servicing.
• Experience working in environments where refrigeration equipment is critical to continuous operations.

Work Experience Evidence

Applicants must provide verifiable documentation confirming their relevant refrigeration experience, particularly their experience working with CO₂ refrigeration systems.

Evidence may include:

• Employment reference or experience letters.
• Certificates of employment.
• Employment contracts.
• Payslips or payroll records.
• Relevant trade qualifications and certifications.
• Tax or social security records where available.
• Other reliable documentation confirming employment, duties and length of experience.

Applicants unable to provide sufficient evidence of their claimed work experience may not be considered.

Immigration Requirements

Applicants requiring visa support must:

• Meet the applicable Immigration New Zealand requirements for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).
• Meet Immigration New Zealand's applicable English language requirements, with acceptable evidence provided where required.
• Meet Immigration New Zealand's health requirements, including medical examinations where required.
• Meet Immigration New Zealand's character requirements, including police certificates where required.
• Provide satisfactory evidence supporting their qualifications, employment history, skills and experience.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong technical knowledge of modern commercial refrigeration systems.
• Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding capability.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure when responding to breakdowns.
• Good customer communication skills.
• Reliable, organised and capable of managing workload independently.
• Commitment to high-quality workmanship and continuous professional development.

What's on Offer

• Full-time permanent employment.
• Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.
• Opportunity to work with modern CO₂ commercial refrigeration technology.
• Varied servicing, maintenance and fault-finding work.
• Ongoing technical development and career opportunities.
• Long-term opportunities for suitably experienced Refrigeration Technicians.