REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN

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Full Time
Farmers Choice Kenya

JOB SUMMARY

Provide reliable, timely and hands-on refrigeration and HVAC maintenance support, ensuring continuous availability, optimal performance and cold-chain reliability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Respond to refrigeration and HVAC breakdowns and restore systems promptly.
  • Diagnose faults using systematic troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
  • Maintain chillers, compressors, condensers, evaporators, cold rooms and freezers.
  • Repair controls, sensors, pressure systems, valves, pumps and mechanical components.
  • Execute planned preventive maintenance and document all work.
  • Monitor pressures, temperatures, oil and refrigerant levels.
  • Recommend permanent corrective actions for recurring failures.
  • Support emergency interventions to protect product integrity.

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Industrial refrigeration and HVAC troubleshooting
  • Preventive and predictive maintenance
  • Refrigerant charging, recovery and leak detection
  • Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving
  • Safety, food safety and energy-efficiency awareness
  • Teamwork, professionalism and clear communication
  • Ability to support a 24-hour production environment

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning,
    HVAC Engineering or a related discipline
  • Minimum 8 years’ relevant industrial refrigeration and HVAC maintenance experience
  • Proven FMCG, food-processing or manufacturing experience

SUBMIT YOUR CV TO:

jobs@farmerschoice.co.ke