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Refrigeration Technician | Relocate to Toowoomba, Queensland

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

NZ - Canterbury - South Island

Industry:

Trades & Services

Ready to make the move from New Zealand to Queensland for better pay, long-term stability, and career growth?
Stellar Recruitment is seeking qualified Refrigeration Technicians to join a leading Australian meat processing operation in Toowoomba, Queensland. With industry-leading rates, permanent full-time employment, and employer-funded training, this is an excellent opportunity for New Zealand tradespeople looking to build a secure future in Australia.
 
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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