Trainee Air Conditioning Engineer
Location: Berkshire Region (with travel to Central London, Bournemouth, Newbury & Reading)
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Company Van & Fuel Card
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hours per week)
Benefits: 28 days holiday, company van, tablet, phone, tools, and full PPE provided
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Air Conditioning Engineer to join a supportive and growing engineering team operating across the South of England. This hands-on role will involve working on a variety of commercial sites, including office buildings, energy facilities, and smaller local businesses.
You’ll gain valuable experience across a range of air conditioning and refrigeration systems while working both independently and alongside experienced engineers.
Key Responsibilities
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Service, maintenance, and repair of VRF, multi- and single-split systems, ventilation systems, AHUs/MVHRs, and chillers.
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Attend to reactive maintenance and general building services tasks.
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Support with maintenance of domestic services, including electric water heaters, waste pumps, and TMVs.
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Manage daily travel between client sites (travel time included in working hours).
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Liaise with clients and supervisors to ensure high-quality service delivery.
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Work both independently and in pairs as part of a wider subcontractor team.
About You
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Ideally hold NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (or equivalent).
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Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
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Good knowledge of refrigeration and A/C systems, including fault finding and diagnostics.
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Full UK driving licence.
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Professional, self-motivated, and able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
Additional Information
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No current call-out rota.
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Reporting directly to the Engineering Supervisor.
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Excellent development potential within a supportive technical team