Earn 60 to 65 AUD/hr as a refrigeration mechanic in Mount Isa. Vehicle and accommodation provided, genuine variety of work
Why Apply

Want to work for a boss who actually gives a damn about the people on his team, not just the jobs on the board?

The company is a growing refrigeration and air conditioning business based in Mount Isa, QLD, operating across residential, commercial, and industrial sites including mine sites and processing facilities. The owner built this business around good people first and skills second. He is not after the best fridge tech on paper. He wants someone reliable, honest, team-oriented, and genuine. If that sounds like you, this role is worth a serious conversation.
  • Earn 60 to 65 AUD/hr plus 12% super, with strong earning potential heading into a busy Mount Isa summer
  • Vehicle and accommodation provided, the pressure of the move and the day-to-day is taken care of from the start
  • Genuine variety across residential, commercial, and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning work, no grinding the same job type every day
  • Real career progression on the table, the company is actively scaling and looking to develop an operations manager from within
  • Tight-knit team of nine where people help each other, have a laugh, and actually enjoy showing up to work
  • Mount Isa lifestyle, tight community, low cost of living relative to coastal cities, and a genuine opportunity to build a life rather than just pass through
The Role

You will be working across a full range of refrigeration and air conditioning jobs in Mount Isa and surrounding areas, covering residential, commercial, and industrial sites. The team is small, the culture is strong, and there are apprentices on board who will benefit from your experience. This is a hands-on, varied role in a business that is growing fast and has more work than it can currently service.

Day to day you will be:
  • Servicing, installing, and fault-finding across residential, commercial, and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems
  • Working on mine sites and processing facilities following site safety procedures and permit requirements
  • Supporting and mentoring apprentices on the tools as part of a team-first culture
  • Communicating clearly and professionally with clients on site
  • Working independently when required and managing your own workload without needing close supervision
  • Complying with all relevant safety, licensing, and site access requirements
Standard hours are 7:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. If you are an experienced refrigeration mechanic, fridge tech, HVAC technician, or refrigeration and air conditioning tradesperson with a commercial or industrial background, this role is worth applying for.

What We Need
  • Recognised refrigeration and air conditioning trade qualification, NZ Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Level 4 or equivalent, non-negotiable
  • Current ARCtick refrigerant handling licence or demonstrable ability to obtain one, note that NZ candidates may require a TAFE bridging course, confirm process on application
  • Current unrestricted driver's licence, essential
  • Comfortable working on industrial and mine sites and following site safety procedures and permit requirements
  • Reliable, honest, and team-oriented, this is the owner's number one priority above all technical skills
  • Genuinely open to living and working in Mount Isa long term, candidates who have not seriously considered remote Queensland living should not apply
  • The following licences can be obtained after arrival and are not deal-breakers on day one: Queensland Mechanical Services Occupational Licence, Queensland Restricted Electrical Work Licence, Construction White Card, and CPR/LVR certification
Why This Role

At 60 to 65 AUD/hr plus 12% super, with a vehicle and accommodation provided and a business that is turning away work heading into summer, the earning potential here is real and immediate. This is not a role where you are waiting for things to pick up. The work is already there.

For Kiwi fridge techs who want variety, a genuine team, and a boss who actually invests in the people around him, Mount Isa is worth a serious look.

How to Apply

If you are ready to earn more and build a proper future in Australia, apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

Phone: 0273141927
Email: talent2@standuprecruitment.co.nz

Even if you are just curious, reach out and let's talk it through.