3rd-4th Year Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Apprentice

Megt; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

Full-time apprenticeship employment

Hands-on training with data centre env

Job summary

MEGT, in partnership with Vertiv in Brisbane, is offering a 2nd–4th year Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Apprenticeship. You will work with seasoned technicians on commercial sites, gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge cooling systems and data centre infrastructure.

Join a fast-growing industry and earn while you learn, with practical training and ongoing support from MEGT. A strong mechanical aptitude and a proactive learning mindset are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Keen to learn and develop technical skills.
• Current 2nd–4th Year Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Apprenticeship status with up-to-date e-profiling.
• Mechanical aptitude and genuine passion for the trade.
• Curious, reliable and proactive approach to learning.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take on challenges.
• Professional attitude and ability to work as part of a team.
• Current, valid driver's licence and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced technicians across commercial sites.
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced cooling equipment and critical infrastructure.
• Develop fault-finding, diagnostics and technical problem-solving skills.
• Engage with customers and build communication skills.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Driver's license

White Card

Willingness to learn

Job description

2nd - 4th Year Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Apprentice Brisbane, QLD | Full-Time Apprenticeship Take Your HVAC Career to the Next Level in the Data Centre Industry This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your practical, hands-on skills working with commercial cooling systems alongside experienced technicians, building the technical expertise and confidence to become a highly capable tradesperson. MEGT is seeking a motivated 3rd or 4th Year Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Apprentice to join our host employer, Vertiv, and gain valuable experience in the fast-growing HVAC industry. With data centres supporting the growth of cloud computing, AI and the digital economy, this is an opportunity to develop specialist skills in an increasingly important industry.

About the Opportunity

No two days are the same. You'll work alongside experienced technicians across a variety of commercial sites, gaining hands-on experience with advanced cooling equipment and critical infrastructure while developing skills that will set you apart in the trade.

You'll gain experience in:

• Advanced commercial cooling systems and associated infrastructure
• Critical power systems and related equipment
• Data centre environments and technologies
• Fault-finding, diagnostics and technical problem-solving
• Working directly with customers while developing your communication skills
• Building specialist technical skills for a long-term career in a growing industry

About You

We're looking for someone who is keen to learn, takes pride in their work and wants to continue developing their technical skills.

You'll bring:

• Current 2nd - 4th Year Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Apprenticeship status, with up-to-date e-profiling
• A mechanical aptitude and genuine passion for the trade
• A curious, reliable and proactive approach to learning
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to take on challenges
• A professional attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A current, valid driver's licence
• A current White Card

What You'll Get

• Full-time apprenticeship employment with a supportive host employer
• The opportunity to earn while you learn
• Practical training alongside experienced HVAC technicians
• Exposure to specialist data centre environments
• Opportunities to develop installation, servicing and fault-finding skills
• Ongoing apprenticeship support from MEGT
• The chance to build a rewarding long-term career in the HVAC industry

About Our Host Employer

MEGT has partnered with Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure solutions, specialising in the cooling, power and IT systems that support businesses and data centres across Australia and around the world. Based in Brisbane, you'll join a team focused on quality workmanship, continuous learning and developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

Ready to Take Your Career to the Next Level? If you're a motivated 3rd or 4th Year Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Apprentice looking for greater technical exposure, more variety and the opportunity to develop specialist skills in the fast-growing data centre industry, we'd love to hear from you. At MEGT, we enable people to start their careers through Apprenticeships and Traineeships and support large and small businesses to recruit, train and grow careers. Our purpose is to provide life changing, lifelong learning and employment solutions for all. We invite you to be part of our story. By applying, you agree to receive information about other MEGT employment and education opportunities. MEGT is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We have zero tolerance of racism, discrimination, harm, or abuse. We have a culture that values safety, diversity, and inclusion and encourage all qualified applicants, including minorities, genders, protected veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.