Refrigeration Service Technician

E&D Recruiters; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Technician in the Western Cape to maintain and repair water treatment plants. The role involves installing and commissioning water treatment systems, conducting scheduled maintenance, and troubleshooting equipment. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience, a valid driver’s license, and readiness to travel. This is a full-time permanent position with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Medical aid

Group Life insurance

13th cheque

Qualifications

• 3+ years of field service or maintenance experience on industrial equipment required.
• Valid Code 8 or 10 driver licence.
• Ability to travel throughout Gauteng and neighbouring provinces.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission water treatment systems as per standards.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Record service actions and operational data promptly.

Skills

Field service experience

Mechanical fault finding

Electrical fault finding

Water treatment knowledge

Education

Grade 12

Trade Certificate at NQF 4

Tools

Field service management software

Multimeters

Pressure gauges

Flowmeters

Job description

Refrigeration Service Technician – Netherlands – Eindhoven

Reference: Pta -Ana-2

We are looking for a skilled Refrigeration Service Technician to support industrial refrigeration systems in the Netherlands.

What we are looking for:

• Completed studies in Refrigeration or similar technician education.
• Experience working on complex industrial refrigeration systems and industrial compressors.
• Knowledge and experience with electrical/mechanical systems related to refrigeration.
• Ability to carry out maintenance, modification, installation, inspection, and overhaul work as agreed with the customer.
• Experience drawing up maintenance reports and advising on inspections.
• Supporting the implementation of maintenance schedules.
• NQF Level 4 or equivalent education.
• Previous experience in a technical role such as breakdown service technician or maintenance technician in refrigeration.
• Preferred industry experience in dairy, fish, or food processing plants.
• Experience working with refrigerant gases such as F‑gas and ammonia.
• Age: under 28 for VISA purposes.
• Fluency in Afrikaans (to learn Dutch).

Responsibilities:

• Fault resolution, maintenance, and commissioning of industrial refrigeration systems to minimize downtime.
• Support diverse service projects and respond to breakdowns across various sectors such as agricultural, fish, and food processing.
• Troubleshoot and repair faults in cooling and freezing installations.
• Attend to service and maintenance activities on large‑scale industrial cooling and freezing refrigeration systems.

Relocation to the Netherlands is required.

Apply via or submit your CV to (#3865). ONLY SA CITIZENS MAY APPLY.

HVAC Technician Service Technician (HVAC/Building Services/Utilities) – Netherlands – Eindhoven

Reference: Pta -Ana-2

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Technician to service large residential and commercial building systems.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum NQF Level 4–5 qualification in mechanical and/or refrigeration technology.
• Completed Red Seal trade qualification.
• At least 4 years of relevant work experience, preferably in large buildings such as malls, hospitals, or office buildings.
• Proven experience with cooling and heating systems for buildings, including boilers.
• Experience with water‑based HVAC systems (air and water systems, pumps, chillers, boilers, and water cooling/heating installations).
• Knowledge of f‑gases and compliance with safety regulations.
• Solid background in mechanical maintenance and building‑related installations.
• Additional technical training (e.g., HVAC, refrigeration, or boiler systems) is a strong advantage.
• Willingness to participate in standby/on‑call duties approximately once every 6–7 weeks (8 times per year).
• Valid South African driver’s licence.
• Good level of Afrikaans language is required.
• Age: under 28 for VISA purposes.
• Fluency in Afrikaans (to learn Dutch).

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and resolve urgent faults on‑site for cooling, heating, and HVAC systems.
• Carry out repair work on boilers, pumps, chillers, heat pumps, and related mechanical installations.
• Perform preventive and scheduled maintenance to keep installations reliable and efficient.

Relocation to the Netherlands is required.

Apply via or submit your CV to (#3862). ONLY SA CITIZENS MAY APPLY.

Field Service Technician – Water Treatment (Strand, Western Cape)

We are looking for a Field Service Technician to maintain and repair water treatment plants across the Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install and commission water treatment systems in line with engineering drawings, quality standards, and safety rules.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance, calibration, and parts replacement on pumps, filters, valves, instruments, and control panels.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and process faults, carry out repairs or escalations.
• Record all service actions, operational data, and risk findings in the digital reporting system on the same day.
• Provide clear operating instructions and hands‑on training to client personnel.
• Verify water quality results, system availability, and performance efficiency during each visit.
• Offer technical input on upgrades or service level agreements that improve plant reliability and cost of ownership.
• Adhere to all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements; complete on‑site risk assessments before work starts.
• Keep the Field Service Manager informed of emerging risks, parts shortages, and customer concerns.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12.
• Preferred: Trade Certificate at NQF 4.
• 3 or more years of field service or maintenance experience on industrial equipment; water‑treatment experience is preferred.
• Valid Code 8 or 10 driver licence and readiness to travel throughout Gauteng and neighbouring provinces.
• Proven record of completing maintenance work to specification, on time, and within safety rules.

Technical Competencies:

• Reading and interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, single‑line electrical diagrams, and process flow sheets.
• Mechanical and electrical fault finding with multimeters, pressure gauges, flowmeters, and vibration tools.
• Basic programmable logic controller and human‑machine interface interrogation for alarm tracing.
• Water quality sampling and on‑site analysis to SANS 241 standards.
• Use of field service management software for job scheduling and report generation.
• Safe isolation, lock‑out, and confined‑space entry.
• Proficient in chemical handling and dosing.
• In‑depth knowledge of water treatment technologies: media filters, membranes, and ancillary components such as pumps.

Job type: Full‑time, Permanent. Salary: market related. Benefits: Medical aid, Gap Cover, Group Life insurance, 13th cheque.