Refrigeration Technician

Veolia Group; Ireland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full VHI cover

Pension

Education assistance

Job summary

Veolia Group is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician for a permanent shift role at our Blanchardstown location in Ireland. The successful candidate will provide high-quality service and maintenance for HVAC systems, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with contract specifications.

The role requires a relevant refrigeration qualification, strong technical skills, and at least 3 years of hands-on experience in HVAC or mechanical services. The position is critical in supporting our environmental services initiatives.

Qualifications

• Relevant refrigeration qualification or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years experience in HVAC or mechanical building services.
• Proven ability to diagnose mechanical and control-related faults.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service and maintenance for HVAC systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out corrective actions.
• Maintain and commission HVAC and refrigeration equipment.

Skills

Relevant refrigeration qualification (e.g., F-Gas Category1 or equivalent)

Strong technical background in commercial or industrial cooling systems

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with HVAC systems

Solid understanding of HVAC engineering

Proven ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical faults

Competent in using diagnostic instruments

Experience working on industrial refrigeration systems

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. All employees receive a benefits package as standard, which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

Location

Blanchardstown.

Duration

Permanent.

Shift Role

This is a shift role, working on a 24/7 site.

Responsibilities

Day‑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.

• 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.
• Maintain, repair, and commission the full range of HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Ensure all customer facilities and services are made available within the requirements of the contract specification and that assets operate effectively.

Skills & Qualifications

• Relevant refrigeration qualification (e.g., F‑Gas Category1 or equivalent).
• Strong technical background in commercial or industrial cooling systems.
• Minimum 3years of 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 fridges/freezers, incubators, stability chambers, and blast freezers.
• Experience working in ATEX areas (desirable).
• Previous experience in the API pharmaceutical industry (desirable).
• Previous experience working on ammonia refrigeration systems (desirable).

Employment Conditions

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. The Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website contains further information on legislation and guides for obtaining green‑card permits, work permits, and spousal/dependant permits.