Refrigeration Engineer Apprentice TOSHIBA CARRIER UK LTD.

Carrier will provide you with a solid foundation for a rewarding and lasting career. We believe that everyone working here has the potential to progress and you will be supported by our big commitment to your ongoing training and further development. The role will include helping to troubleshoot and support breakdowns and work on water chillers and fans.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 31 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,200.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    21 Aug 2023

  • Date posted

    07 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000140128

  • Positions

    4 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Working on water chillers and commercial and industrial heat pumps
  • Attend and participate in customer site visits, shadowing one of our qualified technicians
  • Helping to troubleshoot and support technically challenging breakdowns, both in person and remote
  • Learning about refrigeration and air conditioning systems
  • Working on fans and air handling equipment

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

You will gain the level 3 Refrigeration Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineering Technician qualification 

All apprentices must achieve a “Level 2 Certificate in F Gas and ODS Regulations Category 1” as this is a legal requirement under the EU F Gas Regulation 517/2014 to work on equipment containing Fluorinated Refrigerants.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

As a Refrigeration Technician Apprentice, the main goal of this role is to learn and understand the refrigeration/air conditioning industry with the aim of qualifying as a Service Technician.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Engineering (Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent ICT (Grade C/4) Desired

Things to consider

This Apprentice will be working in Central London on a regular basis so will need to be able to commute there without issue

About the employer

Carrier is the world’s leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions. Carrier are renowned for inventing and offering a comprehensive range of air conditioning and refrigeration system solutions for the home or office as well as for large commercial applications, including packaged rooftops, chillers, condensing units, dry coolers / air-cooled condensers and split DX systems.

Employer

TOSHIBA CARRIER UK LTD.

Address

United Technologies House

Guildford Road

Fetcham

KT22 9UT

Contact

Lauren Mclean

Lauren.mclean@carrier.com

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Training

Training provider

UNITED COLLEGES GROUP

Apprenticeship standard

Refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump engineering technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 Jul 2023