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Apprentice Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineer

K2 Heating And Cooling Solutions Ltd • Apprenticeship • Manchester, England, United Kingdom • £17k - £22k / year • 2d ago

About K2

K2 Heating & Cooling Solutions Ltd is a growing HVAC contractor based in Farnworth, Bolton, providing air conditioning, ventilation and mechanical services throughout the UK.

We work across a wide range of sectors including offices, schools, healthcare facilities, hotels, retail premises and industrial buildings. As our business continues to grow, we are looking to recruit an Apprentice Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineer / Junior engineer to join our team.

This role would suit someone looking to start a career within the HVAC industry, or an existing apprentice/improver who already has some experience and is looking for a new opportunity with a supportive and growing company.

The Role

You will work alongside experienced engineers, learning all aspects of the installation, maintenance and repair of commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Duties will include:

Assisting engineers with air conditioning installations.
Supporting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits.
Assisting with fault finding and repairs.
Learning to commission and test HVAC systems.
Carrying out basic service and maintenance tasks.
Completing job sheets and supporting project documentation.
Maintaining high standards of health & safety and workmanship.
Representing K2 professionally on customer sites.

What We're Looking For

We are more interested in attitude and willingness to learn than previous experience. However, applicants with some relevant experience will be at an advantage.

This could include:

Current or previous apprenticeship experience.
College studies in refrigeration, air conditioning, engineering or electrical installation.
Experience as an HVAC mate, labourer or improver.
Practical experience using hand and power tools.
Good communication skills and a strong work ethic.
Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential.

What We Offer

Ongoing training and development.
Industry-recognised qualifications.
Opportunities to progress into a fully qualified engineer.
Company uniform and PPE.
Company pension scheme.
Supportive team environment.
Long-term career opportunities within a growing business.

Why Join K2?

At K2, we invest in our people. We believe in developing engineers from within and providing genuine opportunities for progression. You'll gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers on a variety of commercial projects while building a long-term career within a growing and ambitious company.

If you're hardworking, reliable and keen to build a career within the HVAC industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: £17,000.00-£22,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee mentoring programme
Life insurance

Application question(s):

Do you hold a full UK driving licence?
Do you have any previous experience in HVAC, refrigeration, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical or construction work?
This role occasionally involves travelling and overnight stays when working on projects throughout the UK. Are you comfortable with this?
Why are you interested in a career within the HVAC industry?

Work Location: On the road