Senior Refrigeration Technician/ Ops Manager

New Zealand dairy farms are among the most efficient in the world — and dependable refrigeration is critical to that success. We’re proud to support our customers to produce premium milk while meeting their financial and environmental goals.

Due to continued growth - we’re seeking an experienced Senior Refrigeration Technician with the scope to lead into a Operations Manager role - to join a well-established dairy refrigeration business supporting some of New Zealand’s most efficient dairy farms.

This group pride themselves on their brands - technical support- relationship with their clients and strength of their well-versed team who deliver top quality service as every touch point of the process - and not only support but grow their team with ongoing training and opportunities. With top of line facilities and a structure that encourages input and ideas from the entire team - this could be the ideal role for someone looking to become a leader in the industry with the backing of the group that have very little turnover, as they strive to not only be the market leader in the space - but as an employer to their people.

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining senior technical work with day-to-day coordination of technicians, jobs, and customer expectations.

The Role

• Lead and organise daily workloads for a team of refrigeration technicians
• Attend on-site breakdowns, servicing, and installations as required
• Ensure jobs are completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard
• Liaise directly with clients and provide technical support
• Oversee job progress, productivity, and use of Simpro
• Manage on-call rosters, stock levels, and parts ordering

What you will bring

• Trade-qualified Refrigeration Technician/ Electrician with solid NZ experience
• Strong knowledge of dairy farm refrigeration systems (Ideally)
• Proven leadership or senior technician experience/ ready to make that next step with our mentorship from within.
• Confident communicator with a customer-first mindset
• Organized, solutions-focused, and able to lead by example
• Full NZ Driver’s License

Why Join?

• Key leadership role in an essential industry with long term growth
• Mix of hands-on technical work and operations management
• Solid Brands with access to technical support from the bottom up.
• Long-term, stable position with autonomy and a wonderful privately owned business who continue to go from strength to strength
• Supportive team and respected customer base who are the backbone of the industry.

Relocation Assistance is available for the right candidate to the Canterbury Region.

Ready to step into a senior leadership role? Let's make 2026 your year and take the next step in your career!

To apply - send your CV to emily@epicrecruitment.co.nz or call/text 027 246 6464 to arrange a confidential chat today.

Applications are handled in strict confidence by EPIC Recruitment

Shortlisting: Friday 6th of February Applications are reviewed as they come in — early enquiries encouraged.

You must have valid NZ working rights to be considered.