Refrigeration & Electrical Technician

Job description

Yalelo Ltd is seeking a qualified and experienced Commercial Refrigeration & Electrical Technician to join our Commercial Services team based in Kitwe. This is a critical role supporting the uptime and performance of refrigeration systems and electrical infrastructure across our retail outlets and distribution facilities.

The Right Fit candidate will be responsible for the following key areas:

1. Refrigeration System Maintenance and Repair
– Conduct routine and preventive maintenance on a range of refrigeration systems including cold rooms, display fridges, and blast freezers.

– Diagnose and repair faults in compressors, condensers, evaporators, fan motors, and control components.

– Perform emergency repairs to minimize downtime and product spoilage.

– Replace or repair defective refrigeration components using appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment.

2. Installation and Commissioning
– Install refrigeration units and related equipment in retail outlets and DCs as per OEM and company standards.

– Carry out testing and commissioning to ensure systems meet performance and safety requirements.

– Coordinate installations with vendors and internal teams for timely handover.

3. Electrical Systems(MUST-HAVE Experience)
– Diagnose and repair faults in electrical systems supporting refrigeration equipment, including circuit breakers, relays, and contactors.

– installation and servicing of diesel and petrol gensets up to the size of 150kva

– installation and servicing of back up batteries and inverters across Yalelo stores

– Read and interpret wiring diagrams and electrical schematics,

– Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for recurrent faults and propose corrective and preventive measures.

– Conduct electrical safety checks, insulation resistance tests, and ensure all connections meet regulatory standards.

4. Documentation, Reporting & RCA
– Maintain accurate service records, RCA reports, and inventory of tools/spare parts.

– Report all recurring issues and maintenance gaps with action plans to the Commercial Engineering Supervisor.

– Ensure CMMS data entry is current and used to track performance trends and schedule PMs.

5. Safety and Regulatory Compliance
– Ensure all works comply with internal safety standards, ZEMA/EIZ regulations, and OEM procedures.

– Participate in safety audits and contribute to continuous improvement programs.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration
– Work closely with the compliance, security, and retail operations teams to resolve store-level infrastructure issues.

– Train and support junior maintenance personnel as needed across assigned sites.

Qualifications:
– Full Grade 12 Certificate

– Diploma or higher in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Electrical Engineering, or related field

– Valid EIZ practicing license will be an added advantage

Experience:
– Minimum 4 years working experience in refrigeration systems and electrical maintenance, preferably in retail, food processing, or FMCG sectors.

– Demonstrated ability to work with cold chain equipment, including cold rooms, display chillers, ice makers, and blast freezers.

– Strong background in electrical troubleshooting and RCA methodologies.

– Hands-on experience with both single-phase and three-phase systems.

– hands on experience with diesel gensets and inverters

If this sounds like YOU, we would like to hear from you!

Apply by attaching, as one document:
– Cover Letter
– Updated CV
– Academic qualifications (including ZAQA Validation)
– NRC