Trainee Installation Engineer - Refrigeration

WR HVAC; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established refrigeration business is seeking a Trainee / Apprentice Refrigeration Installation Engineer to support high-profile commercial projects across the South. This role offers extensive training and mentorship, aiming for long-term career progression within a stable engineering environment. Ideal candidates are reliable, eager to learn, and have a full UK driving license. The company provides a competitive package, holiday, and pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme (after 6 months)

Training and mentoring support

Qualifications

• Open to trainee or apprentice-level candidates.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Ideally based in the South East area.

Responsibilities

• Assist with refrigeration and air conditioning installations.
• Support installation works from site setup to completion.
• Liaise professionally with other trades and site personnel.

Skills

Reliability

Ability to work in a team

Willingness to learn

Education

Engineering qualifications (preferred)

Job description

Overview

A well-established refrigeration business is seeking a Trainee / Apprentice Refrigeration Installation Engineer to join its team, supporting projects for high-profile commercial clients across the South.

Working under the guidance of experienced engineers and supervisors, you will assist with refrigeration installation works on live sites. This is a role offering long‑term development and progression within a respected, growing company.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with refrigeration and air conditioning installations
• Supporting installation works from site setup through to completion
• Working alongside senior engineers, supervisors and project managers
• Adhering to health & safety, environmental and quality standards
• Assisting with basic installation documentation where required
• Liaising professionally with other trades and site personnel
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and site presentation

Candidate Profile

• Open to trainee or apprentice-level candidates
• Suitable for individuals looking to gain engineering qualifications, or those with existing qualifications seeking further site experience
• Practical, reliable and keen to learn
• Able to work both as part of a team and independently when required
• Full UK driving licence preferred
• Ideally based in the South East area

What's on Offer

• Competitive package (dependent on experience and qualification level)
• Training, mentoring and qualification support where applicable
• Long‑term career progression within a stable engineering business
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme (after 6 months)