First-Year Apprentice Refrigeration Mechanic

Are you looking to start a career in refrigeration and want to learn from experienced tradespeople? We are looking for a Refrigeration Mechanic Apprentice to join our team, with a strong focus on industrial refrigeration and ammonia systems.

This is a great chance for someone who wants more than just domestic and light commercial air conditioning. You’ll get hands-on experience working on large industrial refrigeration systems, ammonia plants, cool rooms, process cooling equipment, compressors, pumps, controls and associated electrical equipment.

About the role

As an apprentice, you will work alongside experienced refrigeration mechanics and gradually develop the skills required to become a qualified refrigeration mechanic.

Your work will include
Servicing and maintaining industrial refrigeration equipment
Working on ammonia refrigeration systems
Working on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps and associated equipment
Fault finding and breakdown repairs
Preventative maintenance
Working on cool rooms, freezers and process cooling systems
Basic electrical fault finding and controls
Installation and commissioning of refrigeration equipment
Learning to read refrigeration, electrical and control drawings




Working safely around large industrial refrigeration plants

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who:
Is genuinely interested in becoming a Refrigeration Mechanic
Has a good work ethic and is willing to get their hands dirty
Is reliable, punctual and keen to learn
Can work well as part of a team
Takes safety seriously
Has an interest in industrial refrigeration, mechanical systems and electrical controls
Has a driver's licence or is working towards one

Why join us?

This is an chance to learn a specialised trade with a strong future, working on equipment and systems that most refrigeration mechanics don't get exposure to. You'll gain experience across both the mechanical and electrical sides of refrigeration, with the opportunity to develop specialised skills in industrial refrigeration.

You'll be supported by experienced tradespeople throughout your apprenticeship and given the prospect to build a long-term career in the industry.

If you're keen to learn a trade, enjoy practical work and want to build a career in industrial refrigeration, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now and start your career in refrigeration.

📌 Apprentice Refrigeration Mechanic Shepparton
🏢 CA Group Services
📍 Shepparton