Refrigeration Engineer/Competent Refrigeration Technician

About us
Qube is Australia’s largest integrated provider of import and export logistics services with a market capitalisation of around $5 billion as at 30 June 2023. We operate in over 180 locations across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia with a workforce of more than 10,000 employees.

Our purpose is to help our customers, communities, industries and people to Thrive through a relentless focus on our five priorities – Safety, Wellbeing, Planet, Opportunity and Performance.

About the role

Position: Refrigeration Engineer/Competent Refrigeration Technician

We have an opportunity for a Refrigeration Engineer or competent Refrigeration Technician to join our busy and high performing team based at our Fraser Street, depot in Timaru.

Location: Fraser Street, Timaru

Status: Full-time with a guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week

Hours of work are between 7:00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday and 7.00am -12.00pm Saturday as required.

Duties:

The primary purpose of this role is to inspect, repair, maintain refrigerated containers and shipping container machinery to industry standards and specifications. To grow the staff technical training and developments as well as an On-Call Mentor within the Timaru regional SRS Team.

Some of your responsibilities will include: 

• Inspect plugs, leads providing repair or replacements
• Complete ‘plug-ins’, set point checks, pre-trip inspections and monitoring
• Fault finding diagnostics, installation and repairs
• Carry out on-call duties as required

Qualifications:

We are looking for qualified Refrigeration Engineers or experienced Refrigeration Technicians with a minimum of an Electrical Service Technician practicing license (EST).

• EWRB Electrical Service Technician Practicing License (EST)
• Trade Qualifications (preferred but not essential)
• Full NZ Class 1 Licence (Required)

About you:

We are looking for a team player with high attention to detail on all works carried out with the greatest accuracy. Your organisational and time management skills will ensure you meet depot timeframes efficiently against the appropriate industry standards.

• Demonstrated focus on Zero Harm and always working safely
• Flexible and adaptive in your work environment
• Motivated with a good work ethic
• Ability to work under pressure
• Professional, approachable, and confident in your work
• Strong customer service and commitment
• Effective communicator
• Highly motivated

Most importantly, you will need to be multi-skilled, able to handle everything that’s comes your way, as well as having a good outlook on life.

Benefits:

• Company Phone and vehicle
• PPE and Uniform supplied
• Free Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Be a part of a growing and supportive team environment

Qube recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from people of all genders, ages and backgrounds. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected on their unique strengths and characteristics.

If you want to invest in your future apply now and we will help you reach your full potential.

Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit for two years or more and must pass a pre-employment drug test.

If you would like more information on the position or would like to speak to the People and Capability team, you can call us on 0800 SCS JOBS (0800 727 5627).