Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Apprentice (1st Year)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinn Downes Service & Maintenance (QDSM) in Dublin, Ireland, is recruiting a First Year Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Apprentice. The role provides on‑the‑job training with engineers on site and off‑the‑job training at Solas college, reporting to the Operations Director and site engineers.

The position is permanent and full‑time, offering an excellent learning opportunity for a motivated person with a keen interest in the trade and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Keen interest and ability to learn on the job.
• Excellent time and attendance.
• Driving Licence (preferred)
• Previous experience on construction sites (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean workspaces
• Assist and follow instruction from senior tradespeople
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines
• Handling tools
• Learning all aspects of the trade of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Job description

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Apprentice (1st Year)

Mechanical

Dublin, Ireland

Overview

Application

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Apprentice (1st Year)

Date posted: September 24, 2026

Permanent

Full-time

Quinn Downes Service & Maintenance (QDSM) is one of the leading Irish owned companies specialising in the provision of complete Hard Services Maintenance & Facility Supports. We operate under the Quinn Downes Group which was established in 1999.

QDSM are recruiting for a First Year Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Apprentice. Throughout the apprenticeship the successful candidate will learn all aspects in the trade of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning through on the job training with QDSM and off the job training college with Solas. Reporting to Engineers on site and the Operations Director this is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic person who has an interest in the trade and is willing to learn.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean workspaces
• Assist and follow instruction from senior tradespeople
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines
• Handling tools
• Learning all aspects of the trade of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Required Criteria

• Keen interest and ability to learn on the job
• Excellent time and attendance

Desired Criteria

• Driving License
• Previous experience on construction sites