Apprentice Air Conditioning & Heat Pump Engineering Technician

Summary

Are you practical, curious about how systems work, and looking for a career in a high-demand industry?

Wage

£18,500 a year

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Training course

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

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, shifts may vary.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

Based in Corsham, Wiltshire, we are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team and train as an Apprentice RACHP Engineer.

As an Apprentice at Mitie, you'll be at the heart of what we do, making a real impact from day one. Here's a glimpse of what your journey could include:

Assist in the installation, servicing and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across varying commercial estates
Diagnose faults and carry out routine maintenance
Learn to handle refrigerants safely and in compliance with environmental regulations
Using tools and testing equipment to check system performance
Attend off-the-job training with an accredited apprenticeship provider
Follow all Health and Safety procedures on site, ensuring all work complies with regulations
Learn from professionals who will support your development every step of the way

Where you'll work

MOD Corsham
SN13 9ET

Training

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

College or training organisation

WILTSHIRE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE

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

You'll be enrolled in a 36-month Level 3 Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Heat Pump Qualification, fully supported by our partnered college with 1-2-1 advice, e-learning materials, and expert guidance at your office.

Enjoy paid training and real work experience, a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification, and support from experienced mentors.

You'll work on real projects to grow your skills, gain exposure to modern, eco-friendly HVAC technologies, and be part of a supportive team dedicated to your professional development.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)

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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

At Mitie, we’re the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company. We deliver critical services that power businesses, communities, and individuals across the nation. Joining Mitie means being part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the passion to make a difference. We’re here to help you kick off your career with purpose, passion, and plenty of support.

Company benefits

Our benefits include a virtual GP, financial wellbeing assistance, and a flexible lifestyle platform, Choices. Enjoy high street discounts, a cycle-to-work scheme, life cover, enhanced pension contributions, and Mitie Stars with prizes up to £10,000!

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion, you'll have a clear career pathway into a full-time qualified role.

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