Apprentice Air Conditioning Engineer

Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to apply for the position of an Apprentice Air Conditioning Engineer. The work environment can be varied, assisting our Air Conditioning Engineers across a large portfolio of clients such as Universities, Colleges, Hospitals, Offices, Retail Outlets and Data Centres.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 18 August 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting with installations: Helping with the installation of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, including ductwork, pipework, and control panels
Maintaining and servicing systems: Performing routine maintenance on air conditioning and refrigeration systems, including cleaning, checking refrigerant levels, and identifying potential issues
Fault-finding and repair: Assisting in diagnosing and repairing faults in air conditioning and refrigeration systems
Safety compliance: Adhering to all health and safety regulations and procedures
Learning new skills: Participating in training programs and gaining practical experience in the field
Documenting work: Maintaining records of maintenance and repair work completed
Working with customers: Communicating with customers to understand their needs and provide solutions

Skills and Knowledge:

Technical skills: Basic knowledge of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, including electrical and mechanical components
Problem-solving: Ability to identify and resolve technical issues in a systematic way
Communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers
Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Safety awareness: Understanding of health and safety regulations and procedures

Where you'll work

Bank House
The Paddock
Wilmslow Road
Handforth
SK9 3HQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

Your training course

Refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump engineering technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Comply with health and safety, regulations and standards. Apply safe systems of work, including carrying out a risk assessment.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and standards for example prevention of refrigerant emissions, segregate resources for reuse and, recycling and disposal of waste.
Position, fix, joint and test, pipework and electrical circuits.
Test, charge with refrigerant and commission vapour compression systems.
Test and commission electrical and electronic control systems applicable to vapour compression systems.
Interpret information and data from log books and diagrams.
perform servicing, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on vapour compression systems including routine and reactive maintenance, installation of components and safe electrical isolation of supply.
Perform routine service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on electrical and electrical control systems applicable to vapour compression systems including carrying out safe isolation procedures.
Decommission vapour compression systems, safe recovery and disposal of equipment, hazardous waste refrigerant transfer.
Decommission electrical and electronic systems applicable to vapour compression systems.
Adjust vapour compression system operating parameters to achieve reductions in carbon emissions.
Maximise performance of vapour compression systems by determining heating and cooling loads and selecting and balancing components and systems.
Retrofit and retro fill existing equipment to lower GWP refrigerants.
Mitigate risks of refrigerants including environmental, toxicity and flammability hazards.
Identify and use tools and equipment.
Communicate with others verbally and in writing.
Complete a customer handover.
Work collaboratively with clients or stakeholders to solve problems.
Apply project leadership techniques and principles.
Use information and digital technology and comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations.
Apply ethical principles.
Comply with health and safety, regulations and standards. Apply safe systems of work, including carrying out a risk assessment.
Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and standards for example prevention of refrigerant emissions, segregate resources for reuse and, recycling and disposal of waste.
Position, fix, joint and test, pipework and electrical circuits.
Test, charge with refrigerant and commission vapour compression systems.
Test and commission electrical and electronic control systems applicable to vapour compression systems.
Interpret information and data from log books and diagrams.
perform servicing, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on vapour compression systems including routine and reactive maintenance, installation of components and safe electrical isolation of supply.
Perform routine service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on electrical and electrical control systems applicable to vapour compression systems including carrying out safe isolation procedures.
Decommission vapour compression systems, safe recovery and disposal of equipment, hazardous waste refrigerant transfer.
Decommission electrical and electronic systems applicable to vapour compression systems.
Adjust vapour compression system operating parameters to achieve reductions in carbon emissions.
Maximise performance of vapour compression systems by determining heating and cooling loads and selecting and balancing components and systems.
Retrofit and retro fill existing equipment to lower GWP refrigerants.
Mitigate risks of refrigerants including environmental, toxicity and flammability hazards.
Identify and use tools and equipment.
Communicate with others verbally and in writing.
Complete a customer handover.
Work collaboratively with clients or stakeholders to solve problems.
Apply project leadership techniques and principles.
Use information and digital technology and comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations.
Apply ethical principles.

Your training plan

Refrigeration Air Conditioning Level 3 Standard
On and off the job training
Day release at our purpose built facility at M22 9UH
A dedicated learning coach
Regular progress reflection meetings
Access to an electronic portfolio - OneFile

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Mathematics (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Customer care skills
Initiative
Logical
Number skills
Organisation skills
Physical fitness
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

Q.1. How do you plan to get to work each day to ensure you arrive on time? Q.2. What interests you in this apprenticeship?

About this company

EPT, Handforth based, is an established business carrying out HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning design and installation), plus Mechanical and Electrical project solutions. Built on the back of previous success the business is now looking for an enthusiastic Air Con apprentice.

After this apprenticeship

The opportunity to further develop in a technical environment; career advancement becoming a certified HVAC technician. Hands on experience and technical knowledge, making you proficient in installation, maintenance and repair

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