Cold Kitchen Equipment Technician

Role & responsibilities

Job Purpose

To install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair commercial cold-kitchen and refrigeration equipment to ensure all equipment operates safely, efficiently and with minimum downtime

• Install, inspect, test and commission commercial refrigeration and cold-kitchen equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical and refrigeration-related faults.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance as per the maintenance schedule.
• Troubleshoot and repair:
• Walk-in chillers and freezers
• Reach-in chillers and freezers
• Under-counter refrigerators
• Upright refrigerators and freezers
• Display chillers
• Blast chillers
• Ice machines
• Cold rooms
• Freezer rooms
• Refrigerated preparation counters
• Salad preparation counters
• Refrigerated work tables
• Beverage coolers
• Other commercial refrigeration equipment
• Check and maintain compressors, condensers, evaporators, expansion valves, thermostats, pressure controls, fans and refrigeration circuits.
• Identify refrigerant leaks and carry out leak testing and repairs.
• Perform refrigerant recovery, vacuuming, charging and pressure testing as required.
• Check refrigeration pressures, temperatures, electrical components and system performance.
• Troubleshoot electrical components including contactors, relays, capacitors, overloads, thermostats, sensors and control systems.
• Replace faulty components and ensure proper equipment operation after repair.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and cleaning of condenser and evaporator coils.
• Monitor equipment temperature and ensure cold-chain requirements are maintained.
• Attend emergency breakdown calls and restore equipment operation as quickly as possible.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, breakdowns, repairs and replaced parts.
• Coordinate with the Operations, Kitchen and Facilities teams regarding equipment issues and planned maintenance.
• Ensure all work is carried out according to company safety procedures and manufacturer recommendations.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards in the work area.
• Follow electrical, refrigeration, HSE and food-safety requirements while working in kitchen areas.

Required Technical Skills

The candidate should have practical experience in:

• Commercial refrigeration systems
• Cold rooms and freezer rooms
• Walk-in chillers/freezers
• Blast chillers/freezers
• Ice-making machines
• Refrigerated counters and preparation tables
• Compressors and refrigeration circuits
• Condensers and evaporators
• Refrigerant charging and recovery
• Leak detection
• Refrigeration pressure testing
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Temperature controllers and sensors
• Preventive and corrective maintenance

Preferred candidate profile

We are looking for a technician who:

• Has strong hands-on troubleshooting ability.
• Can independently diagnose refrigeration and electrical faults.
• Understands commercial refrigeration systems.
• Can read basic electrical wiring diagrams.
• Can work under pressure and respond to emergency breakdowns.
• Has good communication and coordination skills.
• Maintains proper safety standards.
• Is willing to work flexible hours when required.
• Has a customer-service-oriented attitude when working with restaurant and kitchen teams.