Team Leader / Refrigeration and HVAC

Cool Air (2005) Ltd; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone

Branded uniform

Full PPE gear

High quality tools

Further training

Job summary

Cool Air (2005) Ltd is seeking a full-time Team Leader with a background in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. You will supervise HVAC installers and contractors, coordinate on-site activities, and ensure high-quality delivery across domestic, commercial and factory sites. Strong focus on health and safety, reliability, and initiative are essential. A NZ driver's license and police vetting are required. The role includes training and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a team leader or foreman in HVAC installations or related trades.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of NZ health and safety regulations and site compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple installers, contractors and apprentices.
• Ability to plan, organize and complete projects within timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Organise installers on sites to deliver projects efficiently.
• Install and oversee Heat Pumps, Ducted and VRV systems, refrigeration piping.
• Commissioning of HVAC systems across domestic, commercial and factory sites.
• Ensure project closure and complete all tasks to required standards.
• Handle customer enquiries by phone, email or in person.

Skills

Team leadership

HVAC systems knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Driver's license (NZ)

IT & systems literacy

Job description

We have a full-time vacancy for a Team Leader to join our team.

We require someone with a background of experience in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning trade who is competent in working in with and supervising a team of HVAC installers including contractors and apprentices.

Our ideal candidate would have experience and knowledge in the installation, servicing, diagnostic and repairing of Refrigeration and HVAC systems on domestic, commercial and factory sites.

Alongside your experience we need you to have knowledge of health and safety requirements in the industry, be self-motivated, honest, reliable, and have the ability to show initiative.

In this role, you’ll see yourself responsible for delivering the following:

• Organising the installers on sites to ensure the most efficient delivery and completion of the project works.
• Installation of Heat Pumps, Ducted systems, VRV systems, Refrigeration Pipework, Freezer and cool room refrigeration.
• Commissioning of Air conditioning & Various HVAC systems.
• Project completion and ensuring closing out of all aspects of the project completed in the most efficient way possible.
• Handling customer enquiries either by phone, email or in person.

Other requirements:

• Proven experience as a team leader or foreman in this field of work.
• Knowledge of the New Zealand health and safety regulations and the ability to ensure that these are adhered to on site
• Attention to detail with organisational skills to run projects through to completion and ensure all aspects of the project are completed within the required timeframe.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Good level of IT and systems knowledge
• Full NZ driver’s license with no restrictions
• Agree to undergo police vetting check.

In return, we are offering you:

• A competitive hourly rate is on offer (based on technical skills, experience and qualifications)
• Company vehicle, phone, company branded uniform
• Full PPE gear.
• High quality tools.
• Further training and development to support your role.
• Supportive and stable team to work alongside with.