Alex Forkings takes GOLD at ACR & Heat Pumps Trainee of the Year Awards

A second-year apprentice at Climarite Refrigeration received the top prize at the ACR & Heat Pump Trainee of Year Awards 2024.

Alex Forkings beat a high calibre of finalists to win gold in the refrigeration category at the prestigious awards dinner and ceremony at the Leeds Marriott on Thursday.

At the event Juliet Loiselle, awards chairperson, said judges had been impressed with Alex highlighting several key factors: “this trainee is a fast learner, typically one step ahead of his supervisors and quickly impresses seniors by the standard of his work. His practical ability already exceeds most fully qualified engineers”.

Alongside the stunning trophy and certificate, Alex received an generous cash prize, training voucher and one-year free membership at the Institute of Refrigeration.

Alex said commented on his award win immediately after: “I honestly couldn’t believe it when my name was called out, it took a few seconds to register. I do feel really proud. I’m grateful to my company for the nomination, as well as the rest of the team and my tutors for providing great training and advice”.

In addition to his on the job training at Climarite Refrigeration, Alex also attends City of Liverpool College where he is studying a three-year Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps engineering course.

Alex also reached the 2024 finals in the RAC Cooling Awards and BIBA Awards in the apprenticeships category.

Mick Brady, also a second-year apprentice at Climarite Refrigeration, also reached the finals and was highly commended by judges. 

For more information on career opportunities and apprenticeships at visit Climarite or contact Patrick Connolly: partrick@climarite.com / 01704 630 515.

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