Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled, proactive, and safety-conscious Senior Maintenance Technician - Cooling Trucks to manage the maintenance, repair, and optimal performance of all refrigerated transport vehicles at our workshop.
The role will focus on servicing and troubleshooting cooling and refrigeration units on trucks, ensuring reliable cold-chain transport of poultry and FMCG products. Prior experience in refrigerated transport maintenance, automotive cooling systems, or agro-processing logistics is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Cooling Truck Maintenance:
Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance of refrigeration systems on trucks, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, thermostats, and control panels.
Diagnose and troubleshoot faults in both electrical and mechanical components of cooling units.
Ensure all trucks maintain optimal cooling performance to preserve product quality during transport.
Preventive Maintenance & Planning:
Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all cooling trucks.
Maintain accurate maintenance logs, service records, and equipment history for each truck.
Coordinate installation, commissioning, or upgrades of refrigeration systems on vehicles.
Safety, Compliance & Quality Control:
Ensure compliance with safety standards, workshop protocols, and company HSE policies.
Handle refrigerants and cooling systems safely, adhering to environmental regulations.
Support internal and external audits by providing maintenance documentation and records.
Spare Parts & Inventory:
Identify critical spare parts and materials required for maintenance and repairs.
Ensure timely availability and proper inventory of refrigeration spares.
Monitor spare parts usage and support cost optimization initiatives.
Team Coordination & Training:
Supervise and provide guidance to junior technicians working on truck cooling systems.
Train workshop staff on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and safe handling of refrigeration equipment.
Collaborate with the logistics and transport teams to plan vehicle maintenance without disrupting cold-chain operations.
Qualifications & Experience
Education:
HND / OND / Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Automotive Engineering, or related discipline.
Experience & Skills:
5 - 7 years' hands-on experience in industrial or vehicle refrigeration maintenance, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
Strong knowledge of vehicle-mounted refrigeration systems, compressors, condensers, evaporators, thermostats, and refrigeration controls.
Proven troubleshooting and fault-diagnosis skills for both mechanical and electrical cooling systems.
Familiarity with HSE standards, cold-chain requirements, and workshop safety protocols.
Strong organizational, analytical, and team leadership skills.
High level of integrity, attention to detail, and safety awareness.