HVAC Leading Hand – Cold Bear Heating & Cooling

Cold Bear Heating & Cooling is a licensed Melbourne HVAC contractor (Australian Refrigeration Council authorisation AU40629), a Daikin Club Dealer and a Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Dealer. We install and service commercial and residential air conditioning and mechanical services from our Ferntree Gully and Clayton South bases. Our project book is full, with schools, aged care, self-storage, apartments and fit-outs across Melbourne, and we need more good people on site.

We need a leading hand to run a crew of 2 to 5 on site, day to day, on our commercial HVAC projects. You report to the site foreman or project manager. Full-time, based from Ferntree Gully / Clayton South, working on sites across Melbourne.

What you'll do

- Run a crew of 2 to 5 installers and apprentices each day
- Read the drawings and set out the work
- Install alongside the crew: ductwork, refrigeration pipework, VRV and ducted systems
- Check quality as the job goes, so it is right the first time
- Run toolbox talks and make sure the SWMS is followed
- Tell the foreman or project manager about progress, materials needed and problems early

What you need

- Trade qualified:



mechanical plumber or refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic
- Commercial HVAC installation experience
- Able to read mechanical drawings and set out from them
- White card, working at heights ticket and current driver licence
- Working With Children Check, or willing to get one (some of our sites are schools)
- Good with people, and able to teach apprentices
- ARCtick refrigerant handling licence is a plus

What we offer

- Full-time, ongoing work with a full pipeline of commercial projects
- Competitive hourly rate based on your experience and tickets
- Super, WorkCover, paid annual, sick and carer's leave
- Tool, vehicle and travel allowances
- A company vehicle and phone as you work independently
- A path to site foreman as we grow

How to apply

Apply through Indeed or email your CV to [email protected] with "Leading Hand" in the subject line. Questions: call the office on (03) 9739 8859.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- Career development assistance

Experience:

- Air Conditioning/Mechanical Services Plumbing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Work Location: On the road

📌 HVAC Leading Hand (Melbourne)
🏢 Cold Bear Air Conditioning
📍 Melbourne