HVAC Apprentice
R P ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LTD
SHELDON (SN14 0SQ)
Closes in 19 days (Monday 1 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 May 2026
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Summary
We are looking for a motivated Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Apprentice to join our growing team. You will gain hands on experience working on commercial HVAC and refrigeration systems alongside experienced engineers while completing a recognised Level 3 apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required depending on project and site requirements. One day per week will be allocated for college attendance/training.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 24 August 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
Duties will include:
- Assisting experienced engineers with the installation, servicing and maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
- Learning how to diagnose faults, carry out repairs and complete routine inspections on commercial HVAC equipment.
- Using tools, equipment and testing instruments safely and correctly on site.
- Supporting commissioning and performance testing of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
- Completing job reports, paperwork and apprenticeship coursework as part of the training programme.
- Follow health and safety procedures while working on customer sites and within plant rooms.
A positive attitude and willingness to learn, good communication skills, reliable and punctual, able to work as part of a team, practical problem solving skills, and an interest in engineering, refrigeration or air conditioning systems.
A full UK driving licence or willingness to work towards one would be beneficial.
Where you'll work
UNIT 5A
SHELDON BUSINESS PA
SHELDON CORNER
SHELDON
SN14 0SQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BATH COLLEGE
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
Teaching will take place one day per week, term time only, at our Somer Valley Campus in Radstock.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
Other requirements
An interest in engineering, refrigeration or air conditioning systems would be advantageous. Any relevant practical or technical qualifications are beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided.
About this employer
RPE Contractors Ltd is a specialist electrical and building services contractor working across commercial and industrial projects throughout the UK. We provide installation, maintenance, testing and commissioning services, delivering high quality workmanship and reliable support to our clients. We are a growing company committed to developing new talent through apprenticeships, giving learners practical hands on experience alongside industry recognised training.
After this apprenticeship
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a full time role as a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineer within the company, with opportunities for further industry qualifications, specialist training and long term career progression within the building services and HVAC sector.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BATH COLLEGE
Laura Joy
laura.joy@bathcollege.ac.uk
01225328752
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031177.
Apply now
Closes in 19 days (Monday 1 June 2026 at 11:59pm)