Refurbishment Technician

Join the Ninja Team!

At Ninja, we are looking for a skilled and hands-on Refurbishment Technician to inspect, repair, refurbish, and restore reusable equipment to safe and reliable working condition. The successful candidate will help extend equipment lifespan, improve operational reliability, and support cost-effective asset reuse across our locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect returned, damaged, or surplus equipment to identify defects, assess condition, and determine refurbishment requirements.
• Perform equipment refurbishment activities, including cleaning, dismantling, component replacement, minor electrical and mechanical repairs, and reassembly.
• Refurbish commercial upright chillers, freezers, and refrigeration equipment, including doors, hinges, gaskets, shelves, fans, and control components.
• Repair and restore reusable store equipment such as shelving, racks, trolleys, and fixtures.
• Conduct functional, safety, and performance tests after refurbishment to ensure equipment is ready for redeployment.
• Identify required spare parts and materials, and maintain accurate records of parts and material consumption.
• Document refurbishment activities, including equipment condition, before-and-after photographs, test results, and parts used.
• Coordinate equipment collection, workshop priorities, storage, and handover with the maintenance team and relevant departments.
• Support equipment installation and commissioning when required.
• Follow approved safety procedures, use appropriate tools and PPE, and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Escalate unsafe, non-repairable, or technically unsuitable equipment for further assessment.

Requirements

• Technical diploma or trade certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration, or a related discipline.
• Preferably 3–5 years of hands-on experience in equipment repair, refurbishment, workshop maintenance, or technical servicing.
• Practical experience in fault diagnosis, component replacement, and safe electrical testing.
• Basic knowledge of commercial refrigeration equipment, chillers, and freezers.
• Ability to use technical tools and perform equipment dismantling, repair, and reassembly.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain accurate digital maintenance and refurbishment records.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

Important Role Scope

This position focuses on equipment refurbishment, repair, and reuse. It does not involve building refurbishment, painting, tiling, gypsum works, civil works, or general store fit-out activities.