Refrigeration Technician at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• A leading FMCG company is looking for an experienced Refrigeration Technician with strong experience in refrigeration plant maintenance, NH3 and Freon systems, and team supervision to join their team in Cullinan. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and optimal performance of refrigeration systems within a high-demand production environment, ensuring minimal downtime and compliance with health and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct planned preventive and corrective maintenance on refrigeration systems
• Ensure all job cards are completed accurately and within required turnaround times
• Monitor and check plant temperatures to ensure optimal system performance
• Maintain high refrigeration plant availability
• Accurately complete and return maintenance check sheets
• Attend to refrigeration plant and system breakdowns
• Report downtime details accurately
• Ensure high-quality workmanship at all times
• Maintain housekeeping standards within plant and facility areas
• Supervise plant room operators and promote a positive team culture
• Follow up on completed work and manage staff timekeeping
• Ensure correct use of PPE and maintain personal hygiene standards
• Maintain process and product hygiene standards
• Perform all duties in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety guidelines

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Technical Trade Test (Electrical / Mechanical / Refrigeration) – required
• 5–10 years’ refrigeration maintenance experience in an FMCG environment

Strong knowledge of:

• Electrical Maintenance
• Mechanical Maintenance
• NH3 Refrigeration Systems
• Freon Refrigeration Systems
• Team Leadership
• Procurement Processes
• Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Food Safety standards
• Must be able to commute reliably to Cullinan
• Candidates residing in Cullinan, Rayton, or the Northern suburbs of Pretoria will be advantageous
• Applicants from outside the area must confirm willingness to relocate at their own cost
• Must provide most recent payslip with CV
• Must provide salary expectations