- Looking for innovation and tech in your future career? Apply for our 2021 Refrigeration Apprenticeship Program!
- Learn from our teams’ global expertise
- Be exposed to the latest refrigeration technologies, support and training
Ready to kick start your Refrigeration career?
Technology and innovation are changing the face of retail every day. At Woolworths, we are creating a better tomorrow through our 2025 sustainability commitments to our environmental impact. Something we’re proud of is the progress we’ve made to reduce carbon emissions, which have already fallen by 24 per cent since 2015. Our refrigeration systems are at the forefront of technology and we are continually innovating and improving in this space. So you can have the best of both worlds – an opportunity to develop your career and be trained on some of the most advanced refrigeration systems in the market. Our team supports our stores, designing and installing refrigeration systems and servicing them to ensure they work around the clock.
What you’ll learn and experience
- As an Apprentice Refrigeration Technician with Woolworths, you join our friendly team in a four-year program. What are the perks?
- Gain experience with the latest global refrigeration technologies
- Join one of Australia’s largest refrigeration employers where we put safety and our team & customers first
- Share ideas, innovate and collaborate with our crew of apprentices nationally
- Learn from experts in the field, feel encouraged to contribute and share what you learn, with ongoing support and training
- Gain exposure to the installation and service of refrigeration systems
- Feel like you can bring your whole self to work in an environment where people feel a sense of belonging, can contribute ideas and feel valued
What’s possible with the Woolworths Group Format Development team
Joining Woolworths isn’t just a job, it’s an investment in your career. We’re keen to see you develop, grow and be at your best. With guidance, you’ll be involved in large scale projects across the state installing refrigeration systems into our new supermarket stores. If you’re interested in the Service side, you’ll get to work with our Facilities Management team to provide proactive maintenance services to our current supermarkets, ensuring our teams and customers are getting the highest levels of service and safety.
Who have we found makes a great Apprentice?
- We’re looking for people who bring a passion to learn the trade, a keen attitude and a focus on our customers
- Some of our Apprentices studied Certificate II in Electrotechnology prior to applying, though not everyone has to have this qualification
- A willingness to learn and a commitment to the full Apprenticeship lifecycle (4 years) incorporating on and off job training
- An ability to travel to different sites, and even from site to site throughout the day
- Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- High attention to detail with good numerical and mechanical reasoning skills
- Effective time management and organisational skills
- To be eligible you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Finishing school this year? We will wait for you to start in 2022!
Next Steps
Should you be successful in progressing with your application you will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team by mid-August. Part of this application process means you may be required to complete an online psychometric assessment, video interviews, panel interviews and medical and background checks.
Joining the Group
As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.
We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage and we are proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion.
As our Group continues to evolve, innovate and support our communities, we encourage our team members to do the same with their own careers, by providing ongoing opportunities to grow and make a real difference.
We value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.
We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we’re all about creating better experiences – for our customers and for each other.
We’d love to hear from You
If you meet a number of the requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au.
Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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