Refrigeration Mechanic / Air Conditioning Installer (Fridgie) Experienced fridgie? Join an established Melbourne company, now in its 7th year, with steady year-round work and a strong pipeline of installations.

Safe Planet is growing and building our own in-house installation team. We’re looking for experienced refrigeration mechanics who take pride in clean, professional, leak-free work and want consistent jobs without chasing work, quoting or doing admin.

About Safe Planet Safe Planet has been operating since 2019 and is now in its 7th year. We’re an Accredited Provider under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, helping Melbourne households transition from old gas heating to effective reverse-cycle air conditioning.

We also operate across hot water, solar and batteries.

Established:

Trading since 2019, with our office and warehouse in Epping

VEU Accredited Provider:

Working under strict compliance and audit requirements

Busy and growing:

Our dedicated sales and assessment team keeps the installation calendar moving

In-house support:

Stock, scheduling, assessments and customer management are handled by our team

Long-term opportunity:

We’re building our own installation crews as the business grows

Our office and warehouse are based in Epping, with jobs across metropolitan Melbourne.

What’s On Offer

$118,000–$138,000 + super

Higher end of the range for gas fitting licence holders

Paid overtime

Fully maintained work vehicle and fuel card

Phone provided

Steady work throughout the year

No quoting, chasing jobs or invoicing

Tools, uniforms and equipment supplied, including nitrogen kit, vacuum pumps and recovery equipment

Stock organised through our own warehouse

Support with additional licensing, including gas fitting

Opportunity to progress into a





Lead Installer / Team Leader

role

Exposure to hot water, solar and battery work as we expand

About the Role You’ll install ducted, split and multi‑head air‑conditioning systems in homes across Melbourne, with a large part of our work involving the replacement of old gas ducted heating with contemporary reverse‑cycle systems.

You’ll work alongside our electricians, gasfitters and installation support team and take ownership of the quality of each installation from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

Install ducted, split and multi‑head air‑conditioning systems

Work with brands including Midea, Daikin, Mitsubishi, Rinnai and Panasonic

Replace existing gas ducted heating with reverse‑cycle systems

Install indoor and outdoor units, ductwork, return air, copper pipework and drains

Complete nitrogen pressure testing, deep vacuum and correct charging

Commission and test systems before handover

Show customers how to operate their new system

Complete required compliance documentation

Take clear photos and maintain job notes for VEU compliance

Record materials, variations and any additional works

Keep worksites clean and treat customers’ homes with respect

What You’ll Need

Relevant Victorian refrigerated air‑conditioning/plumbing registration or licence

Current ARCtick Refrigerant Handling Licence

Strong ducted and multi‑head installation experience

Current driver’s licence

White Card

Comfortable working in roof spaces and under floors where required

Good communication with customers

Strong attention to installation quality

Reliable and team‑focused

Highly Regarded

Gasfitting licence or registration

VEU installation experience

Experience replacing gas ducted heating systems

Experience leading installation crews

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📌 Refrigeration Mechanic / Air Conditioning Installer (Fridgie) (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Safe Planet
📍 Port Phillip City