Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Apprentice (Cork)

Sirus is a member of the SAUTER Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced HVAC professionals

Structured training program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sirus is seeking a Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Apprentice based in Cork to gain hands-on HVAC experience. This position offers a nationally recognized SOLAS qualification and mentorship from experienced professionals while working on high-profile projects.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic and eligible to register as a SOLAS Apprentice. This apprenticeship provides excellent long-term career opportunities within a leading engineering company in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individuals with an interest in engineering and technology.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Must pass a SOLAS-approved colour vision test.

Responsibilities

• Gaining hands-on HVAC experience while completing structured SOLAS technical training.
• Working under mentorship from experienced HVAC professionals.
• Completing a nationally recognized SOLAS Refrigeration & Air Conditioning trade qualification.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Problem-solving

Technical interest

Education

Junior Cycle / Junior Certificate with a minimum of 5 passes

Job description

You will work as a Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Apprentice with Sirus, gaining hands-on HVAC experience while completing structured SOLAS technical training.

Sirus is an Irish HVAC and Building Management Systems (BMS) engineering company serving the industrial, pharmaceutical and commercial sectors. With offices in Dublin and Cork, we deliver HVAC design, installation, commissioning, maintenance and energy services to some of Ireland’s leading facilities.

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career through a structured apprenticeship combining hands-on experience with formal technical training with Solas and hands on experience with Sirus Aircon. Start your career with Sirus and become a fully qualified Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician through one of Ireland’s most respected engineering apprenticeship pathways.

Training and Career Path

• A nationally recognised SOLAS Refrigeration & Air Conditioning trade qualification.
• Structured on-the-job and off-the-job training through the national apprenticeship programme.
• Mentorship from experienced HVAC and refrigeration professionals.
• Exposure to leading technologies and high-profile projects across Ireland.
• Excellent long-term career opportunities within a growing engineering company.

Who are we looking for

• Enthusiastic individuals with an interest in engineering and technology.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Minimum age of 16.
• Eligible to register as a SOLAS Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Apprentice.
• Minimum Junior Cycle / Junior Certificate with a minimum of 5 passes (or equivalent).
• Must pass a SOLAS-approved colour vision test.
• Strong interest in engineering, mechanical and electrical systems.

This role is based in our Cork office, with work carried out across client sites in the Munster region and nationwide as required.