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.
Responsibilities
* 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
You will be assigned a personal mentor and start by shadowing our experienced engineers on site, gaining hands‑on experience and expanding your skill set from day one. Our training team will keep in touch with regular catch‑ups to support your development. You will 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!
Qualifications
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.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical thinking
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Company
Star Refrigeration is the UK's largest independent industrial refrigeration engineering company, founded in 1970, working with customers from design to commissioning and maintenance, supported by a nationwide branch structure. The company is comprised of six business units and currently has around 400 employees throughout the group. We are an Investors in People Platinum and Investors in Young People Gold accredited employer and recognise the important role our employees play in our success which is why they are at the heart of everything we do. We aim to support and encourage our employees to pursue their interests and provide development opportunities to ensure they have rewarding and fulfilling careers.
Salary & Benefits
£16,260 a year (minimum wage) with salary increases in 6 monthly increments throughout the apprenticeship, reaching £31,152 upon graduation.
Job Details
Training course: Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm and Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (39 hours a week)
Start date: Monday 1 June 2026
Duration: 3 years
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