Refrigeration Air Conditioning Tech Apprentice

  • Job Reference: 00000807-1
  • Date Posted: 5 October 2026
  • Recruiter: COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES UK LIMITED
  • Location: Manchester
  • Salary: £16,640 to £26,436
  • Sector: Trades & Services
  • Job Type: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Job Description

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

As an Apprentice Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineering Technician, you will work alongside experienced engineers, learning how to install, service, maintain and repair a wide range of commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems. You will gain hands-on experience while working towards your apprenticeship qualification and develop the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in the sector.

Duties will include:

  • Adhering to company health and safety procedures, industry regulations and safe working practices
  • Assisting qualified engineers with servicing, maintenance, fault-finding and installation activities
  • Working on a variety of commercial and residential sites
  • Learning how to install, commission and maintain air conditioning, refrigeration and heat pump systems
  • Diagnosing faults and assisting with repairs to ensure systems operate efficiently
  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance activities
  • Completing job reports and company documentation accurately
  • Using tools, equipment and testing devices safely and effectively
  • Communicating professionally with customers and colleagues
  • Understanding customer requirements to support the successful delivery of projects and maintenance works
  • Developing technical knowledge of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump technologies