Refrigeration Mechanic (3rd/4th year apprentice or tradesman)

Applications are open to 3rd and 4th year refrigeration mechanic apprentices, in addition to qualified tradesmen

This exciting opportunity as an Apprentice Refrigeration Mechanic will be based at our Margate Processing site. During your apprenticeship, you will see and learn the intricacies of our Huonville, Dover, and Margate processing plants, with occasional travel to our Strahan and Triabunna sites. As part of our team, you will be learning from and supporting our experienced maintenance officers.

The successful applicant will have a diverse and exciting range of duties from small water chillers and ice machines to large ammonia plants with blast freezers. While completing your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to support our maintenance team to respond to breakdowns, diagnose and repair equipment and service and maintain equipment in a positive and proactive manner to ensure the site functions efficiently.

This is not your ordinary apprentice role and will appeal to those who have a passion for wanting to work on world-class, innovative machinery while constantly learning and problem solving.  

About you

• Mechanically minded with excellent investigative and problem-solving skills
• Reliable with a positive and collaborative attitude
• Already possess or able to complete Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration
• Possess a current driver’s licence

Benefits for you

• Work with some of the latest technology and be part of the blue ag tech evolution
• Opportunity to travel to a range of Tassal sites with potential for interstate travel in the future
• Continuously learn and upskill with regular career progression discussions and ability to earn further qualifications
• And of course, enjoy a generous employee discount on our seafood products!

About us

Tassal Group is an Australian aquaculture leader and leading seafood brand. With more than 35 years’ experience in aquaculture, our passion drives our commitment to meet the growing market and customer demand for healthy, sustainable, and nutritious food. 

If this is a story that you want to be a part of - apply today!

We encourage early applications as we review on a daily basis. Please note, you must have full work rights in Australia to be considered for this role and be able to pass a pre-employment medical assessment and drug test. 

If you have any questions, please email Jemma at [email protected] or call 0484 933 317.