Summary
Ready to warm up your future?
Join Johnson Controls and dive into the world of HVAC technology! We’re talking Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning systems. All the cool stuff that regulates temperature, air quality and makes people comfortable in buildings.
Wage
£18,304 a year
All equipment + uniform + gear
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Access to Company pension scheme, overtime and travel payments where applicable
Training course
Refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Your normal working hours are 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed. Inclusive of a lunch break directed by your manager. Hours may vary depending on customer and team requirements.
40 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
You'll spend significant time at our client sites, where you'll be tasked with installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC equipment. This hands-on experience will provide you with valuable insights into the diverse applications of HVAC systems across various environments, including sports stadiums, data centres, office buildings, and more.
Collaboration with Qualified Engineers: Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll work closely with qualified Johnson Controls Engineers who will serve as mentors, guiding you in developing your HVAC skills. This collaborative environment ensures that you receive the support and guidance needed to succeed in your role.
Focus on Energy Efficiency: You may have the responsibility of optimising the energy efficiency of the buildings you work in. This could involve analysing HVAC systems, identifying areas for improvement, and making recommendations to building owners to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability.
Customer-Facing Element: This role combines manual work with a customer-facing element, where you'll interact with clients to understand their specific needs and deliver top-notch service.
Effective communication and professionalism are key as you represent Johnson Controls in customer interactions.
Opportunities for Growth: Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to grow and apply the skills and knowledge gained in college in a real workplace setting. This experiential learning approach ensures that you develop your skills and knowledge.
Where you'll work
4 Russel Square, Hornsby Way
Laindon
Basildon
SS15 6TA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNITED COLLEGES GROUP
Training course
Refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump engineering technician (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Comply with health and safety, regulations and standards. Apply safe systems of work, including carrying out a risk assessment.
* Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and standards for example prevention of refrigerant emissions, segregate resources for reuse and, recycling and disposal of waste.
* Position, fix, joint and test, pipework and electrical circuits.
* Test, charge with refrigerant and commission vapour compression systems.
* Test and commission electrical and electronic control systems applicable to vapour compression systems.
* Interpret information and data from log books and diagrams.
* perform servicing, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on vapour compression systems including routine and reactive maintenance, installation of components and safe electrical isolation of supply.
* Perform routine service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on electrical and electrical control systems applicable to vapour compression systems including carrying out safe isolation procedures.
* Decommission vapour compression systems, safe recovery and disposal of equipment, hazardous waste refrigerant transfer.
* Decommission electrical and electronic systems applicable to vapour compression systems.
* Adjust vapour compression system operating parameters to achieve reductions in carbon emissions.
* Maximise performance of vapour compression systems by determining heating and cooling loads and selecting and balancing components and systems.
* Retrofit and retro fill existing equipment to lower GWP refrigerants.
* Mitigate risks of refrigerants including environmental, toxicity and flammability hazards.
* Identify and use tools and equipment.
* Communicate with others verbally and in writing.
* Complete a customer handover.
* Work collaboratively with clients or stakeholders to solve problems.
* Apply project leadership techniques and principles.
* Use information and digital technology and comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations.
* Apply ethical principles.
* Comply with health and safety, regulations and standards. Apply safe systems of work, including carrying out a risk assessment.
* Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and standards for example prevention of refrigerant emissions, segregate resources for reuse and, recycling and disposal of waste.
* Position, fix, joint and test, pipework and electrical circuits.
* Test, charge with refrigerant and commission vapour compression systems.
* Test and commission electrical and electronic control systems applicable to vapour compression systems.
* Interpret information and data from log books and diagrams.
* perform servicing, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on vapour compression systems including routine and reactive maintenance, installation of components and safe electrical isolation of supply.
* Perform routine service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on electrical and electrical control systems applicable to vapour compression systems including carrying out safe isolation procedures.
* Decommission vapour compression systems, safe recovery and disposal of equipment, hazardous waste refrigerant transfer.
* Decommission electrical and electronic systems applicable to vapour compression systems.
* Adjust vapour compression system operating parameters to achieve reductions in carbon emissions.
* Maximise performance of vapour compression systems by determining heating and cooling loads and selecting and balancing components and systems.
* Retrofit and retro fill existing equipment to lower GWP refrigerants.
* Mitigate risks of refrigerants including environmental, toxicity and flammability hazards.
* Identify and use tools and equipment.
* Communicate with others verbally and in writing.
* Complete a customer handover.
* Work collaboratively with clients or stakeholders to solve problems.
* Apply project leadership techniques and principles.
* Use information and digital technology and comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations.
* Apply ethical principles.
Training schedule
Enrol in a Level 3 Refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump engineering qualification delivered by College of North West London alongside fellow Johnson Controls apprentices.
Engage in block release basis training and receive on-the-job guidance from experienced mentors and engineers.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade Level 5)
* Maths (grade Level 5)
Other in:
FULL UK Driving Licence (grade FULL)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
This exciting opportunity is field based, meaning that you will be working with our highly skilled engineers travelling between our customer's sites each day. This will include working all over London and the South East. Our work can also involve heavy lifting and working from heights.