Apprentice Engineer

Company: Hilton Foods UK
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Location: Huntingdon
Job Description:

Role title: Apprentice Refrigeration Engineer

Location: Huntingdon

Shift: Monday-Friday

About the role

You will gain a strong understanding of key engineering principles, including how refrigeration systems are designed, installed, maintained, and repaired. Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll build practical skills while learning to follow strict health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment at all times. This role is designed to help you grow your technical knowledge, problem‑solving ability, and confidence, while studying towards your Level 3 apprenticeship qualification and building the foundations for a long‑term career in engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Attend college and complete all set training in a timely fashion and to the correct pass rate.
  • Shadow site engineering mentor and follow instructions for on‑site learning.
  • Follow all health and safety and site rules.
  • Maintain good time and attendance.

Apprenticeship Information

This role includes the Level 3 Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineering Technician apprenticeship. It is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term career in engineering, with ongoing learning and development opportunities throughout the programme.

Entry Requirements

Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).

Training Commitment

Training will be delivered through block release with West Nottinghamshire College. This will involve travelling to Nottingham and staying away from home for short periods, typically 3–5 nights at a time. All travel, accommodation, and associated expenses will be fully covered.

What you get in return

On top of working for a fantastic organisation with a family feel and state‑of‑the‑art facilities you will receive a great package with competitive holiday allowance, paid overtime, life assurance of minimum two times yearly salary, opportunities for development and internal promotion, cycle‑to‑work scheme, share‑save scheme, variety of discounts at well‑known retailers as well as gyms and free car parking on site along a subsidised canteen.

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Posted: June 11th, 2026