Senior Commercial Appliance Technician - Field Service Pro

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Mobile phone

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape is seeking an experienced Commercial Appliance Technician to service a variety of commercial kitchen equipment for restaurants, hotels, and caterers. This hands-on role requires strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills and the ability to work independently in a customer-facing environment.

You will diagnose issues, perform repairs, carry out preventative maintenance, and install new equipment, with a mix of on-site field work and occasional

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Commercial Appliance Technician or in a related field.
• Experience with commercial cooking, refrigeration and food service equipment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and gas systems in appliances.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair a range of commercial kitchen appliances.
• Perform preventative maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
• Install new appliances following manufacturer specs and safety standards.
• Identify faulty parts and order replacements.
• Maintain service records and reports; respond to emergency calls.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical diagnostic skills

Gas system knowledge

Reading schematics

Customer service

Education

Trade qualification or certification in appliance repair

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Repair equipment

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape is seeking an experienced Commercial Appliance Technician to service a variety of commercial kitchen equipment for restaurants, hotels, and caterers. This hands-on role requires strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills and the ability to work independently in a customer-facing environment.

You will diagnose issues, perform repairs, carry out preventative maintenance, and install new equipment, with a mix of on-site field work and occasional