Refrigeration Engineer/Service Technician

AFFCO; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meat processing company in Whanganui seeks a Refrigeration Engineer/Service Technician to manage refrigeration systems at their Imlay Plant. Candidates must have qualifications in Refrigeration Engineering, experience with ammonia systems, and strong organizational skills. The role offers opportunities for continuous improvement and emphasizes health and safety compliance. Join us to enjoy great employee perks including discounts on meat products and more.

Benefits

Discounted meat products from employee store

Discounted services such as eye tests and dentist visits

Qualifications

• Experience in servicing a large manufacturing plant.
• Availability for a rostered, rotating shift.

Responsibilities

• Monitor boilers, freezer defrosting, and water treatment.
• Manage breakdowns and repair faults efficiently.
• Test and balance systems for efficiency.

Skills

Experience in running a significantly sized cool store

Experience in ammonia refrigeration systems

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work well in a team

Commitment to health and safety standards

Education

Appropriate qualification/s in Refrigeration Engineering

Job description

Refrigeration Engineer/Service Technician

• Full-time
• AFFCO Site: Imlay

AFFCO supplies the world with New Zealand’s finest premium beef and lamb products. We serve over 80 markets globally, supported by an operation which includes twelve processing plants throughout New Zealand.

Come and join us and receive some amazing benefits ranging from discounted meat products from our employee store, through to discounted services and shopping such as eye tests, dentist visits, Gilmores Wholesale and much, much more through our amazing employee perks program.

AFFCO Imlay is seeking a Refrigeration Engineer/Service Technician for their Plant located in Whanganui. In this role, you are responsible for the day to day running and monitoring of all refrigeration and cooling appliances and related devices based on site, and also researching and investigating continuous improvement opportunities.

As the Refrigeration Engineer/Service Technician, your key tasks involve:

• Daily monitoring of boilers, routine freezer defrosting and testing of water treatment;
• Ensure all fittings, electrical and seals are in line with business need and performing at acceptable levels;
• Management of any breakdowns and repair faults in a timely and efficient manner;
• Routine testing, adjusting and balancing of systems and processes to ensure efficiency;
• Promoting and complying with Health & Safety practices for themselves and those around them.

The successful candidate will have appropriate qualification/s and experience in Refrigeration Engineering; as well as the following:

• Experience in running a significantly sized cool store;
• Experience in ammonia refrigeration systems;
• Exposure to servicing a large manufacturing plant;
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a variety of priorities and demands;
• Ability to work well in a team environment;
• A strong commitment to upholding health and safety standards;
• Availability for a rostered, rotating shift.

If you are a driven and motivated individual who is passionate about promoting and driving a zero harm culture then we want to hear from you, don't wait - apply online today or come in and see us at our plant at Imlay Place in Whanganui.

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