Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic - Apprentice 3rd or 4th year

CoolWay Trans; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Mon-Fri

Glendenning or Yennora workshop

Permanent employment from day one

Above-award wages

Job summary

Coolway Trans is seeking an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Apprentice (3rd or 4th year) to join our Glendenning workshop and support the fleet across depots.

You will install, service, diagnose and repair transport refrigeration units, refrigerated rail containers and temperature monitoring equipment, under the Fleet Manager.

This role offers immediate start, permanent employment from day one and above-award wages in a team that prioritises safety and quality service.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings, plans and wiring diagrams.
• Install, commission and decommission transport refrigeration units and cold rooms.
• Assemble and install pipework, fittings and ducting; braze, weld and pressure-test joints.
• Install, service and repair compressors, condensers and fans.
• Charge systems with refrigerant, test for leaks and recover refrigerant.
• Diagnose faults using diagnostic equipment and repair components.
• Maintain service records and manage warranty claims with suppliers.
• Comply with WHS and environmental requirements.

Job description

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic - Apprentice 3rd or 4th year

Join Our Team with Immediate Start at Coolway Trans!

Coolway Trans is a well-established family-business with over decades of experience in refrigerated transport, is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic to join our Maintenance team.

At Coolway Trans, we prioritize our dedication to outstanding customer service, stringent safety protocols and rigorous food handling practices.

We maintain a modern fleet which is serviced at our Glendenning Depot / Yennora workshop ensuring top-quality service to our valued clients.

About the role

We are seeking an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic Apprentice to install, service, diagnose and repair transport refrigeration units, refrigerated trailer systems across the Group’s fleet and facilities.

Reporting to the Fleet Manager and trade technician , the successful applicant will be based at our Glendenning workshop and will attend other depot sites as required. The position is central to maintaining the refrigeration equipment on which the Group’s cold-chain operations depend.

The equipment you will maintain and service

The position works across the full range of the Group’s refrigeration assets:

Diesel-driven transport refrigeration units fitted to trailers and rigid vehicles, including single and multi-temperature systems.

Refrigerated rail containers.

Temperature monitoring and telematics equipment fitted to the fleet, including sensors, data loggers and associated wiring.

Key responsibilities

Read and interpret technical drawings, plans, wiring diagrams, service manuals and manufacturer specifications.

Install, commission and decommission transport refrigeration units, refrigerated rail containers, cold rooms, freezer rooms and associated air conditioning equipment.

Assemble and install pipework, tubing, fittings, valves and ducting, and braze, weld and pressure-test joints.

Install, service and repair compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, fans and electric motors.

Charge systems with refrigerant gas, test for leaks, and evacuate and recover refrigerant in accordance with licensing requirements.

Commission and test refrigeration and air conditioning systems, check and calibrate controls, thermostats and set points, and verify operating performance against specification.

Diagnose electrical, mechanical, control and refrigerant faults using diagnostic equipment, and repair or replace defective components.

Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance and pre-trip inspections on transport refrigeration units, refrigerated trailers, rail containers and depot cold storage plant.

Respond to equipment breakdowns, including attendance at depot, customer and roadside locations, and arrange recovery or substitution of affected units where required.

Install, fault-find and repair temperature monitoring, data logging and telematics equipment fitted to the refrigerated fleet.

Monitor equipment performance and temperature control to support the Group’s cold-chain integrity and food safety requirements, and investigate temperature excursions.

Maintain accurate service records, job cards, refrigerant handling logs and compliance documentation, and manage warranty claims and parts requirements with suppliers.

Advise the Fleet Manager on equipment condition, repair options, component replacement and end-of-life recommendations across the refrigeration fleet.

Comply with work health and safety legislation, the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management legislation, refrigerant handling and environmental requirements, and the Group’s workshop and Chain of Responsibility procedures.

Work location

The primary place of work is Glendenning, NSW 2761. Attendance at other Group depots and customer sites may be required from time to time.

What We Offer:

• Immediate start
• Monday to Fridays
• Workshop locations: Glendenning or Yennora.
• Permanent employment from day one
• Above-award wages