Apprentice Air Conditioning Engineer (Birmingham)

Total People • Gateshead, England, United Kingdom • £32k - £35k / year • 21h ago

With COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES UK LIMITED

Competitive Salary

Gateshead

15/09/25 expected start date

Refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump engineering technician (level 3)

3 Years duration

1 position available

Overview

CMS (Birmingham) is one of the UK's leading specialist Facilities Maintenance companies, delivering support 24/7. Are you ready to learn a highly skilled trade that's in demand across industries? Our Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Apprenticeship offers hands-on training, expert mentorship, and a pathway to a rewarding career in a growing field.

About the apprenticeship

What you'll do at work

Adhering to strict health and safety procedures, industry rules and regulations
Working on commercial and residential premises with qualified engineers, supporting with callouts and assisting on maintenance contracts, filling out necessary paperwork and adhering to company and clients
Servicing, maintenance and installation of a wide range of air conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment

Day-to-day tasks will include:

Learn how to service, maintain and install commercial air conditioning and refrigeration units
Problem solve and repair identified faults on systems
Work on site environments, on large and small commercial sites to install various air conditioning & refrigeration systems
Carry out pre-planned repair works on air conditioning equipment
Understand customer requirements to ensure successful delivery/installation/maintenance of works

Apprenticeship qualification and training

Refrigeration Air Conditioning Level 3 Standard
On and off-the-job training
Day release at our purpose-built facility at M22 9UH
A dedicated learning coach
Regular progress reflection meetings
Access to an electronic portfolio - OneFile

Career progression

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you'll have the chance to step into a permanent role with CMS, where your growth doesn't stop. We're committed to your continued training and development, helping you build a long-term career in a thriving industry. Qualified engineers typically earn between £32,000 and £35,000 annually, with opportunities to progress even further as your skills and experience grow.

About the employer

Maintenance

Employer

COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES UK LIMITED

Address

Cms Holdings Uk Ltd
Tyne House
Temple Street
Gateshead
NE10 0HN

Working week

08:00 - 16:30 Monday-Friday.
40 hours per week

Qualifications required

GCSE in English (Essential), GCSE in Mathematics (Essential)

Skills required

Analytical skills, Attention to detail, Communication skills, Customer care skills, Initiative, IT skills, Logical, Number skills, Organisation skills, Patience, Physical fitness, Problem solving skills, Team working

Things to consider

What We're Looking For: * A full UK driving licence is essential. A company van will be provided. Please note: all vehicles are fitted with a Black Box, which supports regular performance reviews with your Training Manager. * A positive attitude and resilience when facing challenges on the job * Previous work experience or education in electrical, plumbing, or engineering is desirable but not essential - we value enthusiasm and a willingness to learn What You'll Receive: * 33 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays. * Overtime paid at time and a half, with weekend work paid at double time

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