Apprentice-Technician

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Where is the work:

Field-based: Work is conducted on-site at customer locations.

 

 

What's in it for you

We are looking for a Trainee Commercial Refrigeration Engineer to join our team in Carlisle, covering Cumbria and South West Scotland.

This mobile role offers a great opportunity to start or develop a career in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will gain hands-on experience in call-outs, installations, and planned preventative maintenance, supporting customers across sectors including hospitality, education, food, and manufacturing. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you build your skills and progress in the role.

What you will do

 

• Assist experienced engineers with the installation of commercial refrigeration and air conditioning equipment in line with customer specifications and company standards. 

• Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across a range of refrigeration and air conditioning systems. 

• Learn to diagnose faults and assist with repairs under supervision. 

• Help prepare condition reports and identify remedial works where required. 

• Maintain accurate service records and documentation for all work completed. 

• Follow all relevant health and safety legislation, environmental requirements, and company procedures. 

• Develop a sound understanding of industry standards, compliance requirements, and engineering best practice. 

• Deliver a professional, reliable, and customer-focused service at all times. 

• Work collaboratively with colleagues while developing the confidence and capability to undertake tasks independently over time. 

• Actively participate in training and development opportunities to build technical competence and support career progression. 

 

Wha you will bring

• A strong interest in refrigeration, air conditioning, or engineering.

• A willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.

• Good communication and customer service skills.

• A positive, reliable, and flexible approach to work.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Good practical and problem-solving skills.

• A commitment to safe working practices and following company procedures.

• A full UK driving licence, or the ability to work towards obtaining one where appropriate.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a trainee, apprentice, labouring, maintenance, mechanical, or electrical role.

• A relevant college qualification or training in refrigeration, air conditioning, engineering, or building services.

• Basic knowledge of hand tools, maintenance tasks, or site-based working environments.

• F-Gas certification, or a willingness to work towards achieving this.
  

What we offer

• Competitive salary. 

• Ongoing training and development. 

• The opportunity to gain industry-recognised skills and qualifications. 

• Support and mentoring from experienced engineers and managers. 

• Overtime paid at enhanced rates, where applicable. 

• Company pension. 

• Company vehicle, where applicable. 

• 23 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays. 

• A dynamic and supportive working environment within a fast-paced, customer-focused industry. 

• A genuine opportunity to build a long-term career within the commercial refrigeration and HVAC sector. 

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.