Trainee Refrigeration Engineer

Forward Assist Recruitment; Cullingworth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training and development

Permanent full-time

Salary up to £15 per hour

Job summary

Forward Assist Recruitment Ltd in the United Kingdom seeks a Trainee Refrigeration Engineer. This role offers on-the-job training and development, with a salary up to £15 per hour depending on experience, and a permanent, full-time position in a busy food production setting.

You will learn to maintain, inspect, troubleshoot and support industrial refrigeration equipment alongside experienced engineers, with progression as your skills grow.

Qualifications

• No previous refrigeration experience required; keen to learn in a hands-on role.
• Interest in engineering, mechanics or understanding how equipment works.
• Experience in workshop, maintenance or similar environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced engineers with planned preventative maintenance of refrigeration systems.
• Support maintenance of blast freezers, cooling equipment and related systems.
• Learn to identify faults, diagnose problems and assist with repairs.
• Carry out routine checks and inspections to keep equipment safe and efficient.
• Develop understanding of mechanical, electrical and refrigeration components.
• Learn safe working practices within a food production environment.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and checks.
• Support the engineering team with general maintenance duties as required.

Skills

Mechanically minded

Hands-on

Problem solving

Reliable

Willing to learn

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in engineering, mechanical maintenance or electrical installation

Job description

Trainee Refrigeration Engineer

Location: Cullingworth, Bradford, West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £15 per hour, depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Training: On-the-job training and development provided

An Opportunity to Build a Career in Engineering

Are you mechanically minded, practical and interested in learning a specialist engineering trade?

Perhaps you're finishing college, have recently completed an engineering qualification, already work in a hands-on environment or are considering a career change.

We're working with an established food production business in Cullingworth that is looking to invest in a Trainee Refrigeration Engineer.

This is an opportunity for someone with the right attitude, aptitude and willingness to learn to develop valuable skills in industrial refrigeration, working alongside experienced engineers.

You don't need to be an experienced refrigeration engineer. Our client is looking for someone they can train, support and develop for the long term.

The Role

Working within a busy food production environment, you'll learn how to maintain, inspect, troubleshoot and support the operation of industrial refrigeration equipment.

Your responsibilities will develop as your skills and experience grow, with appropriate supervision and training.

Initially, you'll be involved in:

• Assisting experienced engineers with planned preventative maintenance of refrigeration systems.
• Supporting the maintenance of blast freezers, cooling equipment and associated systems.
• Learning how to identify faults, diagnose problems and assist with repairs.
• Carrying out routine checks and inspections to help keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.
• Developing an understanding of mechanical, electrical and refrigeration components.
• Learning safe working practices, including health and safety requirements within a food production environment.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment checks.
• Supporting the engineering team with general maintenance duties as required.

About You

We're not looking for someone who knows everything already. We're looking for someone who wants to learn.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have a genuine interest in engineering, mechanics or understanding how equipment works.
• Enjoy practical, hands-on work and solving problems.
• Are reliable, enthusiastic and willing to learn from experienced engineers.
• Have good attention to detail and take pride in doing a job properly.
• Understand the importance of working safely.
• Are comfortable working in a busy industrial environment.
• Want to develop your skills and establish a long-term career.

Experience That Could Be Useful

While previous refrigeration experience is not essential, any of the following could be beneficial:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in engineering, mechanical maintenance or electrical installation.
• Experience in a workshop, garage, manufacturing or maintenance environment.
• Mechanical or electrical aptitude developed through education, employment or personal projects.
• Previous hands-on technical experience, including from the Armed Forces.

These are advantages, not essential requirements. Candidates from different backgrounds who can demonstrate practical ability and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

What the Opportunity Offers

• Pay of up to £15 per hour, depending on experience.
• Practical training alongside experienced engineers.
• The opportunity to develop specialist industrial refrigeration skills.
• Experience working with refrigeration systems used within food manufacturing.
• Long-term career development within an established business.
• A supportive environment where attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn are valued.