Qualified Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer

Job Description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Qualified commercial refrigeration engineer who can fault-find properly and run jobs independently? ChillWell is growing and strengthening its Christchurch technical team. We’re looking for an experienced refrigeration technician / HVAC-R service technician who takes pride in diagnosing faults properly, getting the job sorted and keeping the customer informed. This is a permanent, full-time role across Christchurch and wider Canterbury. It is for a genuinely qualified engineer with strong commercial refrigeration experience—not a trainee position. ABOUT CHILLWELL ChillWell is a small, hands-on Christchurch refrigeration company. We install, service and repair commercial refrigeration and air-conditioning systems throughout Canterbury, and we’re looking to grow the team with reliable people who care about their work. THE WORK You’ll get plenty of variety, including: Commercial refrigeration fault-finding, servicing and repairs Coolrooms, walk-in chillers and freezers Refrigerated cabinets and display equipment Produce chillers, flower chillers, and water and glycol chiller systems Preventive maintenance and breakdown work Refrigeration installations and commissioning Some commercial heat-pump and air-conditioning work Clear, accurate job notes and service records Straightforward communication with customers After-hours work You’ll be trusted to organise and complete your work without someone constantly looking over your shoulder. We value methodical diagnosis, tidy workmanship and clear records. WHAT WE NEED This is not a trainee or handyman role. You must have: Trade-qualified in refrigeration and air conditioning with an NZQA Level 4 trade qualification, or recognised equivalent A current EWRB practising licence as an Electrical Service Technician (EST—formerly EST-B, following EST-A and EST-B training), or a higher relevant electrical registration A full New Zealand driver licence The legal right to work in New Zealand The ability to diagnose faults and complete jobs independently A reliable, organised and professional approach with customers Positive, practical and eager to help us grow WHAT’S ON OFFER $45–$55 per hour, depending on capability and commercial refrigeration experience An exceptional senior refrigeration engineer may be considered above this range Company vehicle supplied for work Phone, uniform and appropriate tools supplied Payment for overtime and after-hours work Genuine variety and autonomy The opportunity to become an important part of a growing small team and take on more responsibility as the business develops If you’re a capable refrigeration engineer looking for solid technical work without the corporate carry-on, we’d like to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr