Job Details

Refrigeration Technician

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

NZ - Waikato - South Island

Industry:

Trades & Services


Refrigeration Technician - Relocate to Australia (Toowoomba, QLD)
Looking to make the move from New Zealand to Australia and secure a long-term career with excellent earning potential?
Stellar Recruitment is seeking qualified Refrigeration Technicians to join a leading Australian food production facility based in Toowoomba, Queensland. Whether your background is in commercial refrigeration, supermarkets, HVAC, industrial refrigeration, or service work, this is a rare opportunity to transition into large-scale industrial refrigeration and ammonia systems while enjoying job security, ongoing training, and career progression.
What's on Offer?
  • $60.11 per hour + super
  • Base salary of $125,041.80 + super + overtime
  • $15 meal allowance
  • Annual salary increases of 2-4%
  • Employer-funded training and upskilling
  • Permanent full-time employment
  • Long-term career stability with a major Australian employer
  • Career development opportunities within a specialised industry
  • Employee benefits and discounted company products
  • Supportive team culture with a strong safety focus
  • Relocation considered for suitable New Zealand candidates
The Opportunity As a Refrigeration Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting critical refrigeration infrastructure that supports a large-scale production operation. You'll gain exposure to industrial ammonia refrigeration systems and receive ongoing support to further develop your technical expertise.
Equipment You'll Be Working On
  • Industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
  • Compressors
  • Evaporators and condensers
  • Pumps and recirculation systems
  • Pipework and valves
  • Blast freezers
  • Cold rooms and freezer rooms
  • Chillers
  • Defrost systems
  • Refrigeration controls and instrumentation
Key Responsibilities
  • Preventative maintenance across refrigeration plant equipment
  • Fault finding and breakdown response
  • Compressor servicing and overhauls
  • Maintenance of pumps, valves and pipework
  • Leak detection and repairs
  • Monitoring plant performance and system efficiency
  • Supporting shutdowns and improvement projects
  • Working closely with operations teams to minimise downtime
  • Maintaining safety and compliance standards
About You
  • Trade qualified Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
  • Experience in commercial, industrial, supermarket, HVAC or service refrigeration
  • Industrial ammonia experience advantageous but not essential
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities
  • Safety-focused mindset
  • Reliable, motivated and team-oriented
  • Interested in building a long-term career in Australia
  • New Zealand Citizen 
If you've been considering a move across the Tasman, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable Australian employer, increase your earnings, and develop sought-after industrial refrigeration skills.
Apply now or contact Emily Shelley at Stellar Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Email: emily.s@stellarrecruitment.com.au
Location: Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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