Transport Refrigeration Mechanic

Lindsay Transport is currently seeking a Road Transport Refrigeration Mechanic to join the workshop team based in our Sydney Depot on a full-time basis.  

About Lindsay Transport:
With over 70+ years’ experience, The Lindsay Group, proudly operates an extensive national logistics network across various locations covering regional communities.  Lindsay Transport is the largest transporter of fresh produce in Australia, specialising in temperature sensitive, time-slotted freight into Central Markets and major Grocery Distribution Centres to help our customers best meet their national supply chain needs. 
Today we employ over 2000 exceptional individuals, with roughly 35% based in Regional Australia, and together we service over 1.5 million tonnes of temperature-controlled freight every year across the country.   

About the role: 
Our Sydney workshop is currently seeking a trade qualified Mechanic with expertise in Transport Refrigeration. The position is a full-time role involving hands on work in our workshop operating on trailer-based refrigeration units. 

Duties you can expect with this role include:
 

• Service, Maintenance & repairs of transport refrigeration units.
• Carry out repairs to the refrigeration and diesel components of the unit.
• Check & ensure units are operating correctly before leaving the depot.
• Carry out repairs and servicing in line with Lindsay Transport’s maintenance plan.
• Fill out paperwork and update service records as required for work carried out.
• Work onsite at our Sydney Depot or customer sites as required.
• Ability to work unsupervised or as a part of our existing team when at the workshop

 
About the requirements:  The candidates we are looking for will have:
 

• Trade qualified Light or Heavy Vehicle background.
• ARC refrigerant handling license (can assist in obtaining for the right applicant).
• Clear and competent communication skills.
• The ability to work both independently and in a team-based environment.
• In-depth knowledge of refrigeration and air conditioning systems and their components.
• Demonstrated ability to fault find, dissemble, repair and reassemble.
• A commitment to workplace health and safety (essential).
• Thermo-King experience highly regarded. 
• Own basic tools (specialist tools are provided) (tool allowance paid)

 
Applicants who have previously worked with trailer-based air-conditioning / refrigeration systems or who have experience in the transport / logistics industry are highly respected and encouraged to apply.    

Benefits:

• Competitive rates
• Modern and state of the art vehicles and equipment
• Safety focused
• On the job training
• Work life balance; suitable shifts for your lifestyle 
• $2500.00 retention bonus paid on your anniversary

We pride ourselves on working in a way that brings our Values to life every day.    

Equal Opportunity Employer   

The Lindsay Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Additional information

• Work life balance; suitable shifts for your lifestyle
• Discounts with partners such as Qantas, Ringers Western & Bridgestone Tyres
• Weekly pay and uniforms provided