Refrigeration Shift Technician

Veolia Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Group in Blanchardstown seeks a Refrigeration Technician to provide high-quality service, maintenance, and technical support for HVAC systems. You will diagnose faults, carry out corrective actions, and recommend refurbishments to improve energy performance and reliability.

The role requires a strong refrigeration background, a minimum of 3 years' hands-on experience with HVAC/building services, and a trade qualification.

Qualifications

• Relevant refrigeration qualification (e.g., F-Gas Category 1 or equivalent).
• Strong technical background in commercial or industrial cooling systems.
• Minimum 3 years' hands-on experience with HVAC or mechanical building services.
• Solid understanding of HVAC engineering, including air handling, ventilation, dehumidification, heat transfer, and system controls.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control-related faults.
• Experience with Industrial refrigeration systems such as stand alone Fridge / Freezers, Incubators, Stability Chambers, and blast freezers.
• Experience in ATEX areas (desirable).
• Experience in API pharmaceutical industry (desirable).
• Experience with Ammonia refrigeration systems (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service, maintenance, and technical support for HVAC systems.
• Diagnose faults and perform corrective actions to restore performance and efficiency.
• Recommend replacement parts, upgrades, and refurbishment solutions.
• Maintain, repair, and commission HVAC and Refrigeration equipment.
• Ensure assets operate in line with contract specifications.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Diagnostics tools

Fault diagnosis

Education

F-Gas Category 1

Trade Qualified

Tools

Diagnostic instruments

Job description

Background:Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.Refrigeration TechnicianLocation: BlanchardstownDuration: PermanentHours: Shift RoleThis is a shift role, working on a 24/7 4 shift cycleDay-to-Day of the Role:Provide high-quality service, maintenance, and technical support for HVAC systems, including AHUs, chillers, heat pumps, dehumidification systems, ventilation plant, and associated mechanical equipment, in line with industry standards and safety regulations.Diagnose mechanical and control-system faults, carrying out corrective actions, component replacements, and adjustments to restore system performance and efficiency.Recommend suitable replacement parts, upgrade options, and refurbishment solutions to support long-term asset reliability and energy performance.Responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and commissioning of the full range of HVAC and Refrigeration equipment.Ensure that all customer facilities and services are made available within the requirements of the contract specification, and ensure assets are operating effectively.Skills & Qualifications Required for the role;Relevant refrigeration qualification (e.g., F-Gas Category 1 or equivalent)Trade QualifiedStrong technical background in commercial or industrial cooling systemsMinimum 3 years' hands-on experience working with HVAC or mechanical building services systems in a service, maintenance, or commissioning capacity (essential).Solid understanding of HVAC engineering, including air handling, ventilation, dehumidification, heat transfer, and system controls.Proven ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control-related faults.Competent in the use of diagnostic instruments for airflow, pressure, moisture content, temperature, and system performance measurement.Experience working on Industrial refrigeration systems such as stand alone Fridge / Freezers, Incubators, Stability Chambers, and blast freezersWorking in ATEX areas (desirable)Previous experience of API pharmaceutical Industry (desirable)Previous experience working on Ammonia refrigeration systems (desirable)Please note:If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.