Refrigeration Air Conditioning Apprentice (Manchester)

Total People; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Total People in Gateshead is offering an Apprenticeship as Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineering Technician. You will work alongside experienced engineers, learning how to install, service, maintain and repair a wide range of commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Duties include adhering to health and safety procedures, assisting with servicing, maintenance, fault-finding and installation on commercial and residential sites, and learning to install, commission

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship pathway; willingness to learn and develop refrigeration/AC skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety procedures and industry regulations.
• Assist qualified engineers with servicing, maintenance, fault-finding and installation activities.
• Work on commercial and residential sites.
• Learn to install, commission and maintain air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump systems.
• Diagnose faults and assist with repairs to keep systems operating efficiently.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Complete job reports and company documentation accurately.
• Use tools and testing devices safely and effectively.
• Communicate professionally with customers and colleagues.
• Develop technical knowledge of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump technologies.

Job description

What you'll do at work As an Apprentice Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineering Technician, you will work alongside experienced engineers, learning how to install, service, maintain and repair a wide range of commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems. You will gain hands‑on experience while working towards your apprenticeship qualification and develop the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in the sector.

Duties will include:

• Adhering to company health and safety procedures, industry regulations and safe working practices
• Assisting qualified engineers with servicing, maintenance, fault‑finding and installation activities
• Working on a variety of commercial and residential sites
• Learning how to install, commission and maintain air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump systems
• Diagnosing faults and assisting with repairs to ensure systems operate efficiently
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance activities
• Completing job reports and company documentation accurately
• Using tools, equipment and testing devices safely and effectively
• Communicating professionally with customers and colleagues.
• Understanding customer requirements to support the successful delivery of projects and maintenance works.
• Developing technical knowledge of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump technologies