Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineering Apprentice
G&R COOLING SOLUTIONS LIMITE
SHREWSBURY (SY4 4BY)
Closes in 27 days (Thursday 31 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 3 July 2025
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Summary
G & R Cooling is looking to employ a commercial air-conditioning and refrigeration apprentice engineer. Working with our skilled engineers at various customer sites, you will learn all aspects of the industry during your apprenticeship which will lead to you becoming a qualified mobile engineer.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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The working hours are 40 per week, mostly office hours but does require some flexibility (normally 8.00am - 5.00pm).
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 11 August 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Duties include:
- Assist engineer with carrying and passing tools
- Erect Ladders and other equipment
- Learn to read drawings
- Customer communication
- Maintenance work e.g changing filters and cleaning (supervised)
- Helping to organise the unit and van stock
- Any other tasks that will help to support our small team
Where you'll work
GROVE COTTAGE
BINGS HEATH
ASTLEY
SHREWSBURY
SY4 4BY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
SBC TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Your training plan
- The qualification the apprentice shall recieve at the end of the apprenticeship will be the Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship standard
- Day release will involve attending SBC Training in Shrewsbury one day a week
- Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours – Learners and employers will have a range of options to select from that cover each knowledge module of the apprenticeship standard
- Functional Skills - These provide practical skills to help gain the most out of work, education and everyday life. Learners will complete written and online tests
- End point assessment - The End Point Assessment is the final stage of the apprenticeship. It comprises written and practical tests as well as a professional dialogue and interview
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
This vacancy is being managed by SBC Training on behalf of this company. By submitting your application, you are consenting to allow SBC Training and the employer to contact you in connection with your application. Your details will not be shared with third parties.
About this company
Shropshire based Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Specialists. Over 50 years of industry experience.
After this apprenticeship
- The successful applicant may have a full time position at the end of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SBC TRAINING LIMITED
Colin Preece
colin-preece@sbc-training.co.uk
01743454810
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329660.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Thursday 31 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
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