Apprentice HVAC Engineer - Newcastle

JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING EFFICIENCY UK LIMITED

Gateshead, Newcastle (NE11 0HF)

Closes on Friday 10 April 2026

Posted on 10 February 2026

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Summary

Ready to warm up your future?

Join Johnson Controls and dive into the world of HVAC technology! We’re talking Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning systems. All the cool stuff that regulates temperature, air quality and makes people comfortable in buildings.

Wage

£16,640 a year

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All equipment + uniform + gear

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Access to Company pension scheme, overtime and travel payments where applicable

Training course
Refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, times TBC. Inclusive of a lunch break directed by your manager. Hours may vary depending on customer and team requirements.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

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

You'll spend significant time at our client sites, where you'll be tasked with installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC equipment.

This hands-on experience will provide you with valuable insights into the diverse applications of HVAC systems across various environments, including sports stadiums, data centres, office buildings, and more

Collaboration with Qualified Engineers:

  • Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll work closely with qualified Johnson Controls Engineers who will serve as mentors, guiding you in developing your HVAC skills
  • This collaborative environment ensures that you receive the support and guidance needed to succeed in your role

Focus on Energy Efficiency:

  • You may have the responsibility of optimising the energy efficiency of the buildings you work in
  • This could involve analysing HVAC systems, identifying areas for improvement, and making recommendations to building owners to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability

Customer-Facing Element:

  • This role combines manual work with a customer-facing element, where you'll interact with clients to understand their specific needs and deliver top-notch service
  • Effective communication and professionalism are key as you represent Johnson Controls in customer interactions

Opportunities for Growth:

Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to grow and apply the skills and knowledge gained in college in a real workplace setting

Where you'll work

Sovereign House
5th Avenue Team
Valley Trading Estate
Gateshead, Newcastle
NE11 0HF

Training

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

Training provider

UNITED COLLEGES GROUP

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.

Training schedule

  • Enrol in a Level 3 Refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump engineering qualification delivered by College of North West London alongside fellow Johnson Controls apprentices
  • Engage in block release basis training and receive on-the-job guidance from experienced mentors and engineers

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Level 5)
  • Maths (grade Level 5)

Other in:

FULL UK Driving Licence (grade FULL)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

As part of this apprenticeship, you will travel nationally with the team and will usually be away from home Monday to Friday. Applicants should be comfortable staying away from home most weeks as part of their learning and on the job experience. Our work can also involve heavy lifting and working from heights.

About this employer

Johnson Controls is a global leader in technology and industry, serving customers in over 150 countries. Our mission is to create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, and integrated infrastructure. We welcome individuals with a passion for engineering to join us in shaping a better tomorrow through our diverse range of projects and opportunities.

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Company benefits

  • A company van may be provided following the successful completion of all required company compliance checks

After this apprenticeship

  • Upon completion of this apprenticeship there are many internal opportunities within the company
  • Many of our previous apprentices have become lead engineers and take control of their own team and projects

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNITED COLLEGES GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013353.

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Closes on Friday 10 April 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.