HVAC Controls Apprentice Technician

Trane Technologies; Little Lever; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading climate solutions company is seeking an Apprentice Service Technician in Little Lever, UK. The role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service while studying towards Refrigeration and Air Conditioning NVQ level 2 and 3. Responsibilities include servicing and diagnosing system issues, conducting planned maintenance, and maintaining customer relationships. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a UK driving license. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a structured training pathway.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Company van

Structured induction plan

Wellbeing platforms

Qualifications

• Able to learn and diagnose system problems when servicing products.
• Knowledge of the manufacturing industry as part of NVQ studies.
• UK Drivers licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and technical support.
• Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance and Customer Breakdowns.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.

Skills

Customer service principles

Effective communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

NVQ level 2 and 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Tools

Diagnostic software

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Apprentice Service Technician is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and technical support while learning on the job and studying towards Refrigeration and Air Conditioning NVQ level 2 and 3. This role plays a crucial role to deliver the highest standards of service in the most efficient manner to maintain customer plant and equipment as installed on site covered by our maintenance and service contract. The goal is to maximize service technician productivity and enhance the overall customer experience and improve operational technical processes. This role will undergo a comprehensive training pathway to become a qualified Service Technician.

Customer and Technical

• Able to learn and diagnose system problems when servicing products and equipment on assigned projects and customer site visits.
• Attend customer sites to carry out work for Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Customer Breakdowns, Warranty work, Hire and Commissioning workloads.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, acting as a trusted point of contact and to gain confidence while working with customers.
• Collaboration with Service desk, Sales, and Operations Team: Establish strong communication channels to share key customer insights.
• Able to use cutting edge software and technology, along with a variety of hand-tools, following blueprints or engineering specifications, to diagnose and repair units. Full training will be part of the apprentice pathway.
• Learn how to complete Reporting and Analysis: Generate regular reports on completed invoiced work orders.
• Customer Relationship Management: Foster strong relationships with customers through exceptional customer service.
• Communications with supervisors, regions service managers and senior technicians, and customers on updates and to drive continuous improvement.
• Studying towards Refrigeration and Air Conditioning NVQ level 2 and 3.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Effective communication skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Able to use Apps, diagnostic software, and MS Office Suite.

Skills and Capabilities

• Knowledge of manufacturing industry as part of NVQ studies.
• People and communication skills with a positive mindset.
• Appropriate skill‑based certificates or studying towards NVQ level 2 and 3 with F‑Gas.
• Able to cover standby and call‑outs on a planned scheduled basis to include weekday, weekends and bank holidays once NVQ level 2 and 3 with F‑Gas are passed.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• UK Drivers licence as a company vehicle will be allocated.

At Trane Technologies® and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We’re a team that dares to look at the world’s challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits including pension, healthcare, life insurance and wellbeing platforms. Training agreements towards your NVQ apprentice pathway as agreed with the business.
• Company van.
• A fast‑paced working environment.
• An excellent working culture and community.
• A structured induction plan with continued learning and development.
• A key role where you can make a direct contribution to our business., We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.