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Martella Refrigeration & Air Conditioning is seeking an experienced Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer to join the Blenheim service team. The role suits a senior engineer or a capable mid-level technician ready to advance, with opportunities to take on more responsibility and influence the service department’s growth.
You’ll work across commercial refrigeration systems and HVAC, performing fault-finding, servicing, maintenance, repairs, and breakdown response as part of a supportive,
Join a well-established, family-owned HVAC&R business where quality workmanship is valued and experienced people have the opportunity to make a real contribution.
We’re looking for an experienced Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer to join our Blenheim service team.
This could suit a senior engineer looking for their next challenge, or a solid mid-level technician who’s ready to step up. For the right person, there’s genuine opportunity to take on more responsibility and have a say in how our service department develops and grows.
Martella Refrigeration & Air Conditioning is a well-established, family-owned business that has been serving Marlborough for over 40 years.
We work across residential and commercial HVAC and refrigeration and have built a strong reputation for quality workmanship, reliable service, and long-term customer relationships.
We’re a skilled, down-to-earth team that takes pride in doing things properly and supporting each other along the way.
This is a service-focused role working across:
Commercial refrigeration systems
Commercial and residential HVAC systems
Fault-finding and diagnostics
Servicing, maintenance and repairs
Breakdown response
You’ll work both independently and alongside a supportive, experienced team, with the support and resources to do your job well.
Key requirements:
Qualified Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer
Experience in refrigeration & HVAC service work
EST registration
Full NZ driver’s licence
Availability to participate in the on-call roster
You’ll also be someone who:
Takes pride in tidy, high-quality workmanship
Has strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Communicates well with customers and the team
Is reliable, organised, and takes ownership of their work
Enjoys sharing knowledge and contributing to a strong team
Whether you’re already operating at a senior level or looking for the opportunity to develop further, we’re interested in talking to people who want to contribute and grow with the business.
Competitive pay based on skills and experience
Company vehicle, phone, uniform, and tool allowance
On-call allowance
Overtime opportunities
Relocation allowance
Health insurance
Stable, full-time work
Ongoing training and development
Opportunity to grow into a senior or leadership role
And there’s the Marlborough lifestyle - short commutes, great outdoors and a strong local community.
Varied work across refrigeration and HVAC
A strong base of long-term customers
An experienced and supportive team
A family-owned business where people are known and valued
The trust and autonomy to get on with your job and do it well
The opportunity to contribute ideas and help shape the future of our service department