Refrigeration Trainee

Overview:

Are you thinking of becoming a Refrigeration Engineer? Do you have a Level 2 NVQ Electrical qualification and related site experience?

If you live in London, the South East or South West of England, the new Arcus Traineeship may be the perfect opportunity.

Our Technical Training Team are offering a new 12-month Traineeship aimed at Level 2 Electrically qualified graduates seeking a rewarding career in Refrigeration. Through internal and external training, work experience and portfolio criteria, this programme will ultimately equip you with the fundamental skills required to be a successful Refrigeration Engineer.

About the Job:

Throughout the 12-month programme, a dedicated mentor will guide and assist you in completing a comprehensive portfolio. The mentor will allow you to learn on the job and develop the essential technical skills needed to become a Refrigeration Engineer.

• For the first six months, you will work within the M&E team, whilst undergoing technical training and Refrigeration-based work experience.
• After completing F-Gas cat one and internal assessments, you could be fully integrated into your new Arcus Refrigeration team.
• Upon completing a 12-month end-point assessment and portfolio, you will progress to a Refrigeration Service Improver role.
• Between months 13-18, you will continue to work on an advanced portfolio, which will provide you with the knowledge and skills to become a successful Refrigeration Engineer.

• Months 1-6
• Technical training at the new National Training Centre in Stevenage to prepare you for the F-Gas Cat 1 qualification and mid-programme internal assessment.
• Introduction to portfolio
• Months 7-12
• Work experience in the Case Cleaning team.
• Service Improver technical refrigeration training
• Comprehensive portfolio completion - assessing and recording the on-site technical skills you will be learning to demonstrate competence.
• End-point assessment
• Months 13-18
• Advanced portfolio – preparing you for your Refrigeration Engineer assessment.

To be successful you will have::

Essential:

• Minimum Level 2 Electrical NVQ Maintenance qualification
• Qualified at GSCE level in English, Maths and Science
• Previous industry site experience.
• A genuine interest in Refrigeration
• Be able to work flexibly, as determined by business requirements. This will involve using a company van and travelling between stores or other locations.
• Be willing to work longer hours during the summer months
• Be ready to work unsociable hours (some of the teams you will be working with for the first six months work night shifts)
• The client requires 24/7 site cover, so shift cover will be required.
• Overtime may be required as dictated by the client and workload demand.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Knowledge:

• Knowledge of:
• Refrigeration
• HVAC
• Plumbing
• Drainage

At Arcus, we are passionate about individual development, which is why we are proud to offer industry-leading Learning & Development opportunities to ambitious graduates.

With limited spaces available, don’t miss out on this great opportunity. Please add your cover letter to the top of your CV document and apply below.

Applications should be submitted by Friday, 30^th June 2023.