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Maintenance Refrigeration Technician

On-site in La Rioja·Added 2 months ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Agency
Nortempo

719 open roles

Overview

Salary
€22,000 - €30,000 a year

About €1,500 - €1,930 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, La Rioja
Contract
Permanent contract
Driving licence
Required

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract and continuity from the start.
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 15:30 (afternoons free).
  • On-call shifts from home after the adaptation period, with payment for availability and for the hours of each intervention (usually in industrial environments). - Salary: €22,000–€30,000 gross/year, negotiable based on experience and skills.
  • Career development plan and ongoing training.
  • Collaborative work environment.

The role

From Nortempo Selección, we are looking for a Refrigeration Maintenance Technician for a company in the metal sector with career growth and development opportunities. You will join a committed team, where you will contribute your experience in industrial refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat production, and continue to grow with training and technical support. You will work with clear procedures, the right tools, and the backing of the team, in a stable environment with growth potential.

What you'll do

- Diagnosis and troubleshooting of faults in refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat production systems.

- Preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with current protocols and regulations.

- Welding, refrigerant charging, and adjustments for optimal system start-up.

- Basic documentation review and reporting of interventions in a timely manner.

- Coordination with the team to plan actions and minimize downtime.

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience in maintenance and repair of refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat production systems.
  • Valid fluorinated gas handler certificate.

- Ability to read technical drawings and schematics; proficiency in welding, fluid charging, and system start-up.

  • Valid driver's license and availability for on-call shifts (after an adaptation period).
  • Valuable: 20-hour occupational risk prevention (PRL) training, forklift license, working at heights, and aerial platform certification.

Hiring process

After you apply for a job, Nortempo's recruitment team reviews your profile and assesses your fit for the position; if your experience matches what the company is looking for, they contact you to move forward in the process 1 interview

  • Nortempo is a temporary employment agency (ETT): the final stages are set by the client company.
  • Applying and taking part in their recruitment processes is free; they never ask for payment or any financial consideration.
  • Even if the job closes, your profile stays in their talent community and they may contact you for new processes.

About Nortempo

Nortempo is a Spanish staffing and recruitment company specializing in industrial, logistics, healthcare, and administrative personnel. Founded in A Coruña, it operates across Spain, providing temporary and permanent staffing solutions to a wide range of sectors, including logistics, industry, healthcare, and retail.

For international professionals, Nortempo offers a direct entry point into the Spanish labor market, with a strong presence in Galicia and expanding operations across the country. The company's work culture is practical and field-oriented, and many roles (such as warehouse, transport, and industrial maintenance) are open to candidates with EU work authorization. While Spanish language skills are often required for client-facing roles, the company's scale and variety of positions make it a relevant option for those seeking operational work in Spain.

Industry
Staffing

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Additional information

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