Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Service Engineer

Job Description

The Founder of Fantail arrived to New Zealand as a backpacker in 2004

Work in Wellington, New Zealand, one of the country’s most vibrant and liveable cities. Known for its stunning harbour, great food, coffee culture, and easy access to outdoor activities, Wellington offers an exceptional lifestyle alongside strong career opportunities.

Fantail Services Limited is a well-established Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Company based in Wellington, New Zealand with a team of 35 great people.

Since 2010 we have built a strong reputation delivering high-quality Commercial, Industrial and Residential installations, service & maintenance.
As our workload continues to grow, and the New Zealand economy now ramping up, we are looking for experienced Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning service engineers to deliver on our portfolio of sites across Wellington.

If you are looking to apply your skills and improve your lifestyle that New Zealand is known for offering, this could be the role for you!

The Role
You will play a key role within our Service and Maintenance team, working across our portfolio of commercial, industrial and residential sites throughout the Wellington region.

The role involves carrying out reactive fault finding, repairs and scheduled maintenance across air-conditioning, refrigeration, chilled water, ventilation and heating systems. You will work with a variety of controls equipment including BMS, switchboard controls cabinets, etc.
You will carry out commissioning and calibration activities, complete QA documentation, and report on your device the work undertaken

Mentoring apprentices and supporting team development is an important part of the role, along with maintaining high standards of service & meeting deadlines. Strong health and safety practices are essential.
Our Service engineers are also part of the after-hours on-call roster, responding to urgent service issues and carrying out fault finding and repairs when required.

What we offer
Fantail is a registered accredited employer with New Zealand immigration to offer a pathway for a work to residency visa

A career Path! At Fantail we have a proven track record of career growth. Our Service & Maintenance Department is our key focus area of growth. We can offer opportunities for career development into Supervisors and Management.

Fantail offers a supportive and professional working environment along with a competitive remuneration package that reflects your experience and capability.

The role includes competitive remuneration of $40 – $45 per hour, a company vehicle, mobile phone, tool allowance and overtime pay structure. Team members also receive regular progress reviews with their manager, including annual pay reviews and opportunities for career development.

Additional benefits
Fantail values long-term team members and offers a range of additional benefits including an annual paid birthday day off, health allowance, long service recognition, and opportunities to attend supplier product training and contribute to the development of internal training programmes.
Team members also enjoy a number of lifestyle benefits through shared company discounts and team initiatives.

Our Team Culture
Working at Fantail means being part of a strong Wellington team culture. The company runs regular team events and activities, including quarterly toolbox meetings with awards and prizes and seasonal Fantail functions.
Fantail also supports community initiatives including sponsorship of local sports such as football, darts & basketball teams and provides a nine-seater van that community groups can use free of charge.

What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who holds a recognised Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning qualification, with proven experience working in Commercial and/or Industrial environments.
A hands-on approach to maintain, fault find, repair and replace parts along with strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to deliver work to a high standard.
A practical mindset, can do attitude, drive and commitment to quality work leads to success

Apply
If you would like to build your career while living and working in Wellington, New Zealand, we would like to hear from you.

Please email your CV to office@fantailservices.co.nz

Feel free to call us directly on +64 4 212 4763