JOB DESCRIPTION – REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN

Reports to: Mechanical Engineer

Division: Land Operations

Department: Engineering

Grade: M2

Direct Reports: Ice Machine Operators

JOB OVERVIEW:

Coordinate and execute installation, repairs, troubleshoot, inspection, and always perform preventive maintenance on refrigeration systems and equipment.

KEY DUTIES:

• Carry out routine preventive maintenance checks on air conditioners and chillers.
• Plan installation of the air conditioning units.
• Prepare daily activity reports for submission to the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Supervisor
• Diagnose malfunctions and report to the Electrical Supervisor to arrange for corrective maintenance
• Provide new installation service, repairing the existing ones and replacing the tempered parts of Refrigeration and Air conditioning units.
• Clean the parts like coil, drain lines, cooling towers, condensation pans and other essential parts to ensure that unit operates properly at all times.
• Make requisitions for parts and necessary equipment for the purpose of inventory maintenance to ensure the availability of required items and tools to complete the necessary installation and repair work.
• Ensure work is completed efficiently & timely in order maximize utilization of refrigeration plant and equipment
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by complying with health, safety and environmental procedures and legislation as well as maintaining housekeeping standards
• Support the Installation and commissioning of new systems and equipment
• Support the upgrade of refrigeration systems to satisfy new regulations or meet new standards
• Adhere to change relevant Management procedures and work instructions as well as complying with maintenance best practices
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by complying with health, safety and environmental procedures and legislation as well as practicing and maintaining housekeeping standards
• Carryout maintenance on refrigeration equipment as per instruction/job plan to reduce on return jobs
• Maintain strong & effective working relationships within team and cross-functionally
• Participate in problem solving
• Any other duties assigned by the Mechanical Supervisor / Mechanical Technician.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

1. National / Ordinary Diploma in Refrigeration / Mechanical Engineering.
2. At least 2 years’ experience with refrigeration systems in FMCG Manufacturing Environment

1. Strong computer knowledge, Fiix or CMMS, Microsoft Office. Problem solving methods and tools (Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Risk Analysis (FMEA)
2. Must be good at application of creativity and innovative skills in managing projects
3. Possess strong mechanical aptitude, mathematical and troubleshooting skills
4. Self-motivated with excellent personnel management skills
5. Ability to handle multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced working environment
6. Possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills

9. Excellent team player and has the ability to manage time in an efficient manner
10. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
11. Excellent communication, influencing, negotiating and presentation skills.
12. Resilience and the ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
13. Flexible and adaptable with the ability to work within a changing environment and respond to different demands with a sense of urgency.
14. Good knowledge and understanding of engineering principles, methods and techniques preferably in a food manufacturing/production environment.
15. a multicultural environment.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please send the application, CV & academic documents as one pdf document to: [email protected], clearly specifying the job position  in the subject line. The closing date for receiving applications is 13th October 2025.

“Recruitment will be on rolling basis”

Yalelo Uganda is an equal opportunities employer. All candidates who meet the requirements are highly encouraged to apply. Yalelo Uganda doesn’t solicit any monies at any stage of the recruitment process.