Refrigeration Technician

Stellar Recruitment · Somerset Dam QLD 4312 · Full time
Posted 3d ago

Refrigeration Technician

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Join a leading Australian meat processing operation as a Refrigeration Technician.
  • Maintain critical refrigeration infrastructure and ensure maximum reliability.
  • Enjoy a secure, permanent full-time position with career progression opportunities.

Looking for a career move that offers long-term stability, industry-leading rates, and the opportunity to work on large-scale industrial refrigeration systems?
Stellar Recruitment is seeking Refrigeration Technicians to join a leading Australian meat processing operation based in Toowoomba. Whether you have experience with industrial ammonia systems or are looking to transition from a commercial or domestic refrigeration background, this is an outstanding opportunity to develop your skills within a highly specialised environment.

What's on Offer?

  • $60.11 per hour + super
  • Annual salary of $125,041.80 + super
  • $15 meal allowance
  • Annual salary increases of 2-4%
  • Employer-funded training and upskilling
  • Secure, permanent full-time position
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Employee benefits and discounted company products
  • Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture

The Role As a Refrigeration Technician, you'll play a key role in maintaining critical refrigeration infrastructure that supports plant operations. You'll be responsible for preventative maintenance, breakdown response, fault finding, repairs, and ongoing optimisation of refrigeration systems to ensure maximum reliability and uptime.

Equipment You'll Be Working On:

  • Industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
  • Ammonia compressors
  • Evaporators and condensers
  • Recirculation vessels
  • Pumps and pump stations
  • Ammonia pipework and valves
  • Blast freezers
  • Cold rooms and freezer rooms
  • Chillers
  • Defrost systems
  • Refrigeration control systems and instrumentation

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform preventative maintenance across refrigeration plant equipment
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns and conduct fault finding
  • Complete compressor servicing and overhauls
  • Carry out valve, pump and pipework maintenance
  • Identify and repair refrigerant leaks
  • Monitor plant performance, pressures and temperatures
  • Assist with shutdowns and plant improvement projects
  • Work closely with production teams to minimise downtime
  • Maintain high safety and compliance standards

About You:

  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning trade qualification
  • Industrial refrigeration experience highly regarded
  • Commercial or domestic refrigeration experience also considered
  • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
  • Commitment to workplace safety
  • Reliable, motivated and team-oriented approach
  • Looking for a long-term career opportunity

If you're ready to take the next step in your refrigeration career and join a business that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Declan Ries at Stellar Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Email:  declan.r@stellarrecruitment.com.au

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Skills

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Air conditioningAmmonia compressorsCustomer serviceDiagnostic skillsFault findingIndustrial ammonia systemsPipework maintenancePreventative maintenancePumps and pump stationsRefrigerant leak repairRefrigerationSafety standards and complianceTeamworkTroubleshootingWorkplace safety

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Annual salary increases of 2-4%Employee benefits and discounted company productsEmployer-funded training and upskilling

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