Senior Refrigeration Engineer – HVAC, NZ EST License

TW Group; Gisborne; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Health insurance (Southern Cross)

Company motor vehicle and fuel card

Overtime rates

Mobile phone plan

Tool allowance

Relocation package

Staff incentives and competitions

Professional development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Superchill in Gisborne is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Engineer to join our local team. You will install, repair, operate, and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems across commercial and industrial sites.

This permanent, full-time role offers 40 hours per week with possible weekend work, a strong team environment, and opportunities to advance your trade with a national company. Applicants must hold NZ EST Licence (or equivalent) and NZ mechanical trade qualification; relocation

Qualifications

• New Zealand Mechanical Trade (Level 4) or 3 years’ experience.
• Current Electrical Service Technician (EST) Licence (Limited or Full).
• Proven experience in commercial HVAC and refrigeration service/maintenance.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Competent with job management systems and reporting.
• Full NZ Driver’s Licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installation, repairs, service and maintenance across Refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• Installation of commercial, light commercial, chillers and industrial systems.
• Carry out repairs on faulty Refrigeration and Air Conditioning equipment.
• Make recommendations to replace equipment when repair is costlier than replacement.
• Collect data for job reports and pricing; load information into tracking systems.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and report faults for pricing.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Pressure management

Reporting data

Accountability

Education

NZ Mechanical Trade Level 4

EST Licence (NZ)

NZ Driver’s Licence

Job description

Superchill in Gisborne is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Engineer to join our local team. You will install, repair, operate, and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems across commercial and industrial sites.

This permanent, full-time role offers 40 hours per week with possible weekend work, a strong team environment, and opportunities to advance your trade with a national company. Applicants must hold NZ EST Licence (or equivalent) and NZ mechanical trade qualification; relocation