Star Refrigeration (UK) is inspiring the next generation of engineers by supporting the BBC Bitesize Careers Tour, a national initiative designed to introduce pupils to real world technical careers and apprenticeship opportunities.
Design Engineer Sam Gills represented Star Refrigeration on the tour, speaking to secondary school pupils about his career journey, the importance of refrigeration in everyday life, and the diverse career paths available within engineering. Sam had previously contributed to the Gatsby Charitable Foundation’s national campaign, Technicians: We Make the Difference, and was selected for the tour.
Sam joined a BBC hosted panel alongside Kathryn Wilson (BBC), Matthew Carr (Middlesbrough FC Foundation) and Emilia Martinez-Barnfather (BBC journalism apprentice), offering students insights into how technicians play a key role in sectors such as food production, healthcare, data centres and sustainable energy.
Having started as an apprentice, Sam shared how practical experience can open the door to progression into design, management and specialist roles.
Sam said, “I want to show students that technician careers don’t have a ceiling. You can start hands-on, gain experience and progress into managerial, design, engineering or technical sales roles. There are so many opportunities in this industry, especially with the growing need for sustainable cooling and heating.”
