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Company Description

Founded in 1909, Marshall employs over 2,000 colleagues across the UK, North America, Northern Europe and the UAE. Headquartered on a 900-acre site in Cambridge, Marshall comprises a number of different business units - Military Aerospace, Land Systems, Advanced Composites, Fleet Solutions, Property, and Marshall Centre.

As an independent private company, Marshall seeks to develop and deliver long-term value to its customers, whilst remaining committed to enhancing the communities in which it operates and creating exciting opportunities for its people.

If you want to make your mark in an organisation where people really matter, this could be the opportunity for you.

Founded in 1972, Marshall Fleet Solutions (MFS) is the UK’s largest independent commercial vehicle service organisation, keeping customers across the distribution industry on the road by providing nationwide sales, installation, service, and parts support.

We are a long-established dealer of premium Thermo King and Frigoblock refrigeration units for light commercial vehicle, truck, and trailer applications, as well as being main dealers for most manufacturers of tail lifts sold in the UK.

Partnering with City of Liverpool college we are committed to the development of future talent. If you want the opportunity to become part of this exciting business and help to shape its future, then this apprenticeship programme is for you.

We are looking for apprentices to work in the following locations:

• Motherwell, Scotland
• Ashton, Wigan
• Morley, Leeds
• Tamworth, N. Warwickshire
• Bicker, Lincolnshire
• Soham, Suffolk
• Sittingbourne, Kent
• Southampton, Hampshire
• Avonmouth, Bristol
• Bridgewater, Somerset
• Enfield, Borough of London

Not only will you receive fully funded qualifications you will get real-world, hands-on experience of working in the Transport Refrigeration engineering environment.

As an Apprentice Mobile Transport Refrigeration Technician, you will be expected to develop the high level of skill and knowledge required to carry out maintenance, repairs, and modifications to a variety of refrigeration equipment and trucks, safely, on time and within budget.

A driving license is desirable, although not essential to start your apprenticeship. However, a Mobile Transport Refrigeration Technician is required to have a full driving license to complete the duties required of them.

The Apprenticeship

The format of the training is block release to Liverpool (usually a week every month/6 weeks) with OTJ mentoring and additional training from our in-house training team at our Centre of Excellence in Tamworth.

The apprenticeship is a 3 year course at level 3. When you pass the EPA, you will be awarded your apprenticeship certificate. The EPA will be provided by Institute for the Motoring Industry (IMI).

You will work towards developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required through a range of workshop training, classroom sessions and on the job learning. Not only will you develop your technical skills you will also have the opportunity to develop the behaviours needed to set the foundation for your future career.

Some of your responsibilities as an Apprentice Mobile Transport Refrigeration Technician will include:

• Attending and engaging with training, including exams and 1-2-1 meetings with your tutors/assessors.
• Managing your time effectively to complete all coursework, assignments and exams required to achieve the apprenticeship.
• Reflecting on your own practice and experiences and take any feedback onboard.
• Scheduled refrigeration unit maintenance and servicing.
• Unscheduled refrigeration unit maintenance including defect rectification to refrigeration systems and components.
• Liaising with the shop floor to assess damage and how practical repair schemes can be designed.

What are we looking for?

• Motivation for Marshall Fleet Solutions (MFS), the transport refrigeration industry and a career in engineering.
• Motivation to complete an apprenticeship – learning on the job.
• Desire and aptitude for hands-on work and developing technical skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solve.
• Integrity and ability to take responsibility.
• Resilience and the ability to cope with change.
• Innovative ideas.

Entry requirements:

• You must have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade A*-C/4-9 (or equivalent) including Mathematics, English Language and Science.
• Level 3 qualification in Engineering or A Levels preferably including Maths and Physics.
• You must not have already completed the level 2 and 4 qualifications listed above in the apprenticeship section.
• In order to receive apprenticeship funding, you must have the right to work in the UK and meet residency eligibility requirements.

How to apply

Please submit your CV.

Your CV should include:

• Contact information.

Put your most up-to-date personal details at the very top of the CV, including your full name, the area you live in, your telephone number and your email. You should create a professional email specifically for your job applications.

• Personal Profile

This is an opening paragraph all about you, introducing yourself and any relevant skills and experiences most relevant to the role you are applying for.

• Education details

A chronological list of your education and qualifications, with the most recent at the top. Include the institute, the qualification, course title, and date studied.

• Any work experience.

A chronological list of your work experience and employment history, with the most recent at the top. You should include the company name, your job role, and dates you worked there, followed by a summary of your responsibilities and key skills.

• Training/Skills

Include any recent work-based training you have received, or any other relevant qualifications. If you have recently started training or are learning a new skill, remember to add this in.

• Interests/Achievements/Voluntary work

Include relevant hobbies, interests and achievements in this section. For example, charity work and membership of clubs, societies and sports clubs. This section demonstrates your overall character to a potential employer.

Please note that the assessment days for apprenticeships will be held 23rd & 24th April 2025 at our Tamworth centre.

Please visit our company website for more information about what we do. https://marshallfleetsolutions.co.uk/

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about Equal Opportunity in the Workplace please click here.