We're looking for local Chiller Technicians to join our Cairns branch. We are a local and stable employer and you will be supported by a team of supportive managers and colleagues.

The Work

You will work on commercial chillers and chilled water systems throughout Cairns, fault-finding, servicing, maintaining and responding to breakdowns across a range of commercial and critical sites.

We are looking for Chiller Techs who have experience with:

- Chillers and chilled water systems
- Commercial HVAC and mechanical plant
- Refrigeration circuits and compressors
- Pumps and heat exchangers
- Electrical and controls fault finding
- Preventative maintenance and breakdowns

If you are methodical and positive at figuring out what’s actually going on with the system we want to hear from you.

We offer a competitive hourly rate, RDO’s, a company car or car allowance, incentives to earn more, opportunities for overtime/on-call, and hundreds of employee discounts (movies, fuel, groceries, electronics, dining, retail and more).

The VAE Experience

- Company car or car allowance
- Phone, tool pack and uniform provided
- Access to internal and external learning opportunities, including mentoring, coaching and succession planning
- RDO: One paid day off every four weeks (take it or bank it) - balance your work and your life
- Annual performance and pay reviews
- Referral bonuses
- Strong safety focus and mental health support and awareness
- VAE-exclusive employee discounts (e.g. Woolies, Ampol, JB-HiFi), health insurance and financial wellbeing programs
- VAE Employee Recognition through 'Bleed Orange' awards
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
- A genuine team culture where people stay and build careers
- Growing business, grow with the business

Most importantly,



Safety is a core value at VAE and we are ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 accredited. Our three-point safety approach – Safe at Work, Safe at Home and Mental Health – reflects our commitment to protecting and supporting our people every day, whether out in the field, in the office, or at home.

The Company

VAE Group is one of Australasia largest commercial HVAC solutions companies with over 400 employees across 12 office locations in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.

With a reputation for delivering top-notch solutions, we thrive on teamwork, growth, and a little fun along the way. We pride ourselves in trust, integrity and innovative expert staff which together deliver outstanding results.

Apply with your CV demonstrating your:

- Commitment to delivering strong customer service and quality workmanship in a HVAC service environment
- Trade qualification in Refrigeration (bonus points if you are dual trade with an Electrical trade certificate)
- Current ARCTick, Restricted Electrical, White Card, QBCC Mechanical Services Licence and Driver's Licence

Culture

We are proud of the VAE Group culture of Energy, Synergy and Success and it is key to the company's significant growth & low employee turnover.

Diversity and Inclusion

At VAE we commit to building and fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity. We provide equal opportunities for great people from variety of backgrounds & cultures as we believe our diverse and engaging workforce drives innovation. We’re searching for like-minded people that complement our core principles and company culture.

If you are a qualified and experienced Chiller Technician and this sounds like the sort of role and company you can see yourself being part of, we’d like to hear from you today.

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