Refrigeration Engineer

  • Job Reference: 6251
  • Date Posted: 25 October 2024
  • Recruiter: Arcus FM
  • Location: South East England
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Other FM jobs

Job Description

Overview

Thinking of becoming a Refrigeration Engineer?

Do you hold a Level 2 Electrical qualification?

 

If so, the new Arcus Traineeship may be the perfect opportunity.

  • Salary: £30,301 per annum
  • Up to 4% bonus, subject to achievement of targets. (Historically paid out)
  • Smartphone, tools, uniform, PPE
  • Group personal pension scheme of matched contributions between 5% and 6%
  • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
  • Life Assurance
  • Access to state-of-the-art training academy
  • Funded Training Sponsorship Scheme
  • Refer a Friend reward scheme

 

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 a series of 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.


Responsibilities

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 1 and internal assessments, you will 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. At this point you will be paid door to door and any overtime worked will be paid at x 1.5 rate.
  • 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

Training

  • 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
    • Work experience in the Case Cleaning, Water Leak and Fabric teams
  • Months 7-12
    • 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

Qualifications

Essential:

  • Minimum Level 2 Electrical Maintenance qualification
  • Qualified at GSCE level in English, Maths and Science
  • A genuine interest in Refrigeration
  • Be able to work flexibly, as determined by business requirements. This will involve the use of 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 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.


Requisition ID

2024-6251