Refrigeration Service Technician – Netherlands

Sydsen; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 101 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking experienced Refrigeration Service Technicians for a role that involves troubleshooting and maintaining industrial refrigeration systems. Responsibilities include repair work on compressors and compliance with refrigerant handling. The position offers a permanent contract with a comprehensive relocation package to the Netherlands, including family support and a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Permanent contract including knowledge migrant visa

Comprehensive relocation package

25 days leave plus holiday allowance

Training & development opportunities

Social events for employees and families

Qualifications

• Completed studies in Refrigeration or equivalent technician education.
• Proven experience in industrial refrigeration systems, breakdown service, or maintenance roles.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems related to refrigeration.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain complex industrial refrigeration systems.
• Carry out maintenance, modifications, and installations as required.
• Ensure safe handling and compliance while working with refrigerant gases.

Skills

Troubleshooting industrial refrigeration systems

Repairing compressors

Preventive maintenance knowledge

Knowledge of refrigerant gases

Strong technical skills

Education

Completed studies in Refrigeration or equivalent technician education (NQF Level 45)

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking experienced Refrigeration Service Technicians to join their dynamic team in the Netherlands. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale industrial cooling and freezing systems across diverse sectors, including agro, fish, and food processing, providing top-notch service and minimizing operational downtime.

About the Role

As a Refrigeration Service Technician, you will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial refrigeration systems, including compressors, cooling, and freezing installations. You will respond to breakdowns, carry out preventive maintenance, perform installations, and support modification and overhaul work as required by clients. You will work independently at different client locations while collaborating closely with your team and maintaining communication with the planner. Participation in standby or breakdown service occurs approximately every 56 weeks.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain complex industrial refrigeration systems and compressors.
• Carry out maintenance, modifications, inspections, installations, and overhauls according to client requirements.
• Draw up reports and advise on inspections and maintenance schedules.
• Ensure safe handling and compliance when working with refrigerant gases, including F-gas and ammonia.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient system operation and knowledge sharing.
• Provide excellent service to clients across diverse sectors, including dairy, fish, and food processing plants.

Requirements

• Completed studies in Refrigeration or equivalent technician education (NQF Level 45).
• Proven experience in industrial refrigeration systems, breakdown service, or maintenance roles.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems related to refrigeration.
• Experience working with refrigerant gases such as F-gas and ammonia.
• Ability to create maintenance reports and advise on inspection outcomes.
• Previous experience in food processing, dairy, or fish industries is an advantage.
• Strong technical skills, adaptability, and a hands-on approach.
• Afrikaans language skills are a plus.

What We Offer

• Permanent contract including a knowledge migrant visa valid for 5 years.
• Comprehensive relocation package: family visa, relocation budget, housing assistance, airport pick-up, banking and insurance setup, social registration, 30% tax benefit application.
• Healthy work-life balance: 25 days leave plus holiday allowance.
• Training & development: Dutch language courses up to B1, workshops, integration tools, and vitality program.
• Social events: team activities, workshops, and culinary evenings for employees and their families.

Please Note

• Only candidates who meet the required experience and criteria will be contacted.
• If you do not hear from us within 14 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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