Apprentices will combine academic learning with on-site work-based learning from our experienced engineering teams. The apprenticeships last between 3 and 4 years and successful apprentices will be offered permanent employment as Refrigeration Engineers with progression opportunities through our engineer grading system.
* Service, maintenance and installation of heavy-duty heating and cooling systems and components
* Health and Safety and environmental legislation and working practices
* Fault diagnosis and rectification through root cause analysis
* Safe handling of refrigerants (including ammonia and CO2)
* Electrical systems
* Communication and customer care, Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3:
* You'll be assigned a personal mentor and start by shadowing our experienced engineers on site, gaining hands on experience and expanding your skillset from day one
* Our training team will keep in touch with regular catchups to support your development
* You'll study in day or block release periods at college alongside apprentices from other companies and industries, After completing your apprenticeship, you can continue to progress through Star's engineer development pathway with salary increases along the way
* Some of our engineers have gone on to become service and maintenance managers, regional managers or even directors
* You will also have transferable engineering skills that can be valuable to other departments such as sales or design should you wish to try something different
* A number of our engineers have also gone on to study at degree level. The possibilities are endless! GCSE in:
* English (grade 4-9)
* Maths (grade 4-9)
* Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Physical fitness, We're looking for responsible candidates keen to join an inclusive workplace. You don't need prior experience in engineering (that's where we come in) but you must show a commitment to learning the skills that will make you successful in the role.
* £16,260 a year
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* Salary increases in 6 monthly increments throughout the apprenticeship, reaching £31,152 upon graduation. Industry leading benefits package.
* Training course Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
* Hours Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm. 39 hours a week Start date Monday 1 June 2026 Duration 3 years
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