Trainee Air Conditioning engineer

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Progression opportunities

Overtime benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd in Southampton is seeking a Trainee Air Conditioning Engineer to join a brand-new depot and workshop team. You will receive full training and work with experienced engineers to develop core HVAC testing and maintenance skills.

The role offers structured progression, overtime opportunities, and a supportive environment that enables long-term career growth toward management within the expanding operation.

Qualifications

• F-Gas qualification required to perform the role.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability in a busy workshop.
• Long-term mindset with technical progression interests.

Responsibilities

• Receive full training on temperature-control equipment, testing procedures and technical processes.
• Functionally test equipment before it leaves the depot and complete relevant documentation.
• Inspect equipment carefully to identify faults, damage or anything that could cause problems once dispatched.
• Gradually taking greater responsibility for the test area as your knowledge develops.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

F-Gas qualification

Job description

Trainee Air Conditioning Engineer

Southampton

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000 - £35,900 (OTE £40,000)
• Full Training + Progression + Overtime + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Benefits

If you are F-Gas qualified and looking for the opportunity to build a genuine long-term career with full, bespoke training, this is exactly the role for you. This Trainee Air Conditioning Engineer position will give you the support and technical development needed to become confident in the role and perform to the best of your ability.

This Trainee Air Conditioning Engineer position is a static workshop based opportunity that offers you the chance to join a company at an exciting stage of expansion, with a brand-new depot opening and significant investment being made into the company's operations.

As a Trainee Air Conditioning Engineer, you will work alongside experienced engineers who will train you on the equipment, testing procedures and wider electrical and mechanical skills required to develop your career.

Your Role As a Trainee Air Conditioning Engineer Will Include:

• Receiving full training on temperature-control equipment, testing procedures and technical processes
• Functionally testing equipment before it leaves the depot and completing relevant documentation
• Inspecting equipment carefully to identify faults, damage or anything that could cause problems once dispatched
• Gradually taking greater responsibility for the test area as your technical knowledge and confidence developAs A Trainee Air Conditioning Engineer You Will Need:

• A completed F-Gas qualification
• Good attention to detail and the ability to work reliably in a busy environment
• A long-term mindset with an interest in progressing technically and eventually moving into management

Future Engineering Recruitment can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

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