Apprenticeship Vacancies

Fixed Term Contract (3 years)

About Carter Synergy Limited

Specialising in the design, project management, installation, and service/maintenance of refrigeration, air conditioning, mechanical, electrical and other core building services, Carter Synergy has established itself as one of the nation’s leading contractors, offering an all-encompassing package to a wide range of clients in the retail, commercial, corporate and governmental fields.

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Equal Opportunities Employer

Carter Synergy Limited are an equal opportunities employer.  We ensure that our recruitment processes are transparent, free from bias and above all non-discriminatory.  We will appoint the right person for the position available, irrespective of their background or history. This includes ex-offenders and other marginalised groups.  Our decision to appoint will be on the basis of a candidate’s skills and competencies whilst having regard to the job description and person specification.


The Role

Refrigeration Engineer Apprentices

Locations: Midlands, North East, North West

As a Refrigeration Engineer Apprentice, you will learn how to install, repair and maintain refrigeration equipment and systems within a variety of commercial and industrial premises.  This role is field based, so you will travel around to client sites, and learn a wide range of skills to keep customers’ equipment fully functional with minimal disruption to them.

Apprenticeship Programme

Working alongside experienced colleagues and through in-house training and attending college, this apprenticeship provides you with the opportunity to gain skills specific to a job role and be paid for the work you do.

You will study towards City & Guilds 6090/20-30, (Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineering Technician Level 3), incorporating an F Gas qualification and Brazing qualification.  Your studies include knowledge tests, practical assignments, the production of a portfolio of evidence and an End Point Assessment.

Job Requirements

Whilst it is desirable that to achieve this apprenticeship you will have English and Maths at Level 2 or GCSE Grade C, it is not essential, and we can make arrangements as part of your apprenticeship to help you achieve a necessary level to complete your apprenticeship.

Driving Licence

Full, clean driving licence required.

Person Specification

  • Self-discipline, determination and appreciation of the demands of studying while working.
  • An aptitude for practical hands-on skills, attention to detail and good organisational skills.
  • Effective team worker, as well as the ability to work on own initiative within the allowances of the apprenticeship.
  • Motivated, adaptable, hardworking and imaginative.

In return, we will offer you a basic salary (National Minimum Wage) plus:

  • Overtime
  • Company vehicle
  • Pension (subject to meeting auto-enrolment criteria)
  • Specialist tools
  • PDA / Tablet
  • Uniform 
  • 25 days annual leave per calendar year 

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