Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic

Coolways Mechanical Pty Ltd

Glendenning, NSW 2761

Full-time, ongoing position

$105,000–$115,000 per annum base salary, plus superannuation, plus overtime

About the company

Coolways Mechanical Pty Ltd is the fleet maintenance and mechanical services entity within the Coolway Trans Group, an Australian-owned refrigerated transport and cold-chain logistics operator.

The Group operates a fleet of more than 170 revenue-earning units across twelve fleet classes, including refrigerated prime movers, refrigerated semi-trailers, B-double sets and rigid units, from depots at Glendenning and Yennora in New South Wales, Epping in Victoria, Morningside in Queensland and Jandakot in Western Australia.

The Group also operates refrigerated rail containers on the east–west corridor and cold storage facilities at its depots, including freezer, chiller and ante-room space. All refrigeration assets are maintained by the Group’s in-house workshops rather than outsourced, giving our mechanics full responsibility for the equipment across its service life.

About the role

We are seeking a qualified Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic to install, service, diagnose and repair transport refrigeration units, refrigerated trailer systems and depot freezer and chiller plant across the Group’s fleet and facilities.

Reporting to the Fleet Manager, the successful applicant will be based at our Glendenning workshop and will attend other depot sites as required. The position is central to maintaining the refrigeration equipment on which the Group’s cold-chain operations depend.

The equipment you will maintain and service

The position works across the full range of the Group’s refrigeration assets:

• Diesel-driven transport refrigeration units fitted to trailers and rigid vehicles, including single and multi-temperature systems.
• Refrigerated rail containers.
• Temperature monitoring and telematics equipment fitted to the fleet, including sensors, data loggers and associated wiring.

Key responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings, plans, wiring diagrams, service manuals and manufacturer specifications.
• Install, commission and decommission transport refrigeration units, refrigerated rail containers, cold rooms, freezer rooms and associated air conditioning equipment.
• Assemble and install pipework, tubing, fittings, valves and ducting, and braze, weld and pressure-test joints.
• Install, service and repair compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, fans and electric motors.
• Charge systems with refrigerant gas, test for leaks, and evacuate and recover refrigerant in accordance with licensing requirements.
• Commission and test refrigeration and air conditioning systems, check and calibrate controls, thermostats and set points, and verify operating performance against specification.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, control and refrigerant faults using diagnostic equipment, and repair or replace defective components.
• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance and pre-trip inspections on transport refrigeration units, refrigerated trailers, rail containers and depot cold storage plant.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, including attendance at depot, customer and roadside locations, and arrange recovery or substitution of affected units where required.
• Install, fault-find and repair temperature monitoring, data logging and telematics equipment fitted to the refrigerated fleet.
• Service and repair vehicle cabin air conditioning systems across the prime mover and rigid fleet.
• Monitor equipment performance and temperature control to support the Group’s cold-chain integrity and food safety requirements, and investigate temperature excursions.
• Maintain accurate service records, job cards, refrigerant handling logs and compliance documentation, and manage warranty claims and parts requirements with suppliers.
• Advise the Fleet Manager on equipment condition, repair options, component replacement and end-of-life recommendations across the refrigeration fleet.
• Comply with work health and safety legislation, the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management legislation, refrigerant handling and environmental requirements, and the Group’s workshop and Chain of Responsibility procedures.

Qualifications, skills and experience

This occupation requires registration and licensing. Applicants must hold, or be able to obtain before commencing, the licences set out below.

The successful applicant will have:

• An AQF Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, or an equivalent recognised trade qualification.
• A current Australian Refrigerant Handling Licence (ARCtick) issued by the Australian Refrigeration Council.
• A restricted electrical licence, or the ability to obtain one.
• A minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience servicing refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
• Demonstrated fault diagnosis and repair experience across mechanical, electrical and control systems.
• Experience with transport refrigeration units, refrigerated trailers, refrigerated shipping or rail containers, or commercial cold storage plant will be highly regarded.
• Experience working within a heavy vehicle workshop environment, including familiarity with Chain of Responsibility and vehicle roadworthiness obligations, is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Thermo King, Carrier Transicold or comparable transport refrigeration equipment is an advantage.
• A current Australian driver licence.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and respond to breakdowns.

Salary and employment conditions

The position offers a base salary of $105,000–$115,000 per annum, plus superannuation.

Overtime is paid separately in addition to the base salary, in accordance with the applicable modern award and the Employer’s overtime arrangements. The base salary stated above is exclusive of superannuation and exclusive of any overtime payment.

The final base salary will be determined according to the successful applicant’s trade qualification, licences and relevant experience.

Employment conditions will be no less favourable than those provided to an equivalent Australian employee performing the same work at the same location.

Work location

The primary place of work is Glendenning, NSW 2761. Attendance at other Group depots and customer sites may be required from time to time.

How to apply

Please submit:

• A current résumé outlining your qualifications and employment history.
• Evidence of your trade qualification and current refrigerant handling licence.
• A covering letter outlining your relevant refrigeration and air conditioning experience.

Applications must be submitted through applicable job advertisement portal.

Applications close: 2 October 2026

Coolways Mechanical Pty Ltd is an equal-opportunity employer. All applications will be assessed on qualifications, licences, relevant experience and suitability for the position.