Construction Refrigeration Tradesperson

Refrigeration Tradesperson / Leading Hand

Location: Garbutt
Pay Rate: $40–$48 per hour (dependent on experience)
Position: Full Time Permanent
Chandler Macleod is recruiting an experienced Refrigeration Tradesperson / Leading Hand on behalf of our client. This role is ideal for a motivated trade professional who enjoys mentoring apprentices, supporting daily operations, and delivering high‑quality outcomes while maintaining strong safety and compliance standards.
Key ResponsibilitiesTeam & Site Support

• Provide mentoring, support, and guidance to Labourers and Apprentices to ensure role responsibilities, performance expectations, and site‑specific requirements are met
• Attend and actively participate in onsite, team, department, and company meetings to communicate relevant information and address project, job, or works issues
• Assist management with coordinating day‑to‑day resourcing and work tasks to ensure efficiency and timely delivery

Operations & Project Delivery

• Assist with organising and coordinating materials, plant, and additional resources (including contractors) to support efficient project delivery
• Liaise with Management and the WHS&E Advisor to identify, document, and action work, health, safety, environment, and quality requirements, including site inductions, SWMS, pre‑starts, and WHS&E reporting
• Manage and maintain correct use of company and client assets, including plant, equipment, tools, and materials
• Assist the Supervisor/Manager with accurate material ordering, procurement, deliveries, and coordination of plant and equipment hire
• Deliver project and job activities to maximise resource efficiency and overall profitability, while identifying and assisting with solutions to potential project risks
• Compile and complete all compliance and handover documentation for allocated projects, ensuring accurate information is captured
• Work proactively and use initiative to follow up on project expectations and deliverables
• Manage and maintain all safety tasks as outlined in the role‑specific induction
• Maintain all Key Performance Indicators as set by the Managing Director

Requirements & Benefits

• Refrigeration Trade Qualification
• ARC Tick Refrigerant Handling Licence
• QBCC Refrigeration Licence
• Current Blue Card and White Card (mandatory)
• Ability to pass a Drug & Alcohol screening
• Company vehicle provided or private vehicle allowance
• Strong communication, organisational, and team leadership skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and company values

If this sounds like you, please APPLY NOW.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.