Apprentice chiller engineer

Apprentice Chiller Engineer (field-based):

Are you looking to build a career within a Global Company with opportunities for growth and development? Do you have a curious mindset with a desire to enrich people’s lives?

Kick-start your career on our apprenticeship programme surrounded by talented people making Changes for the Better.

A field-based role, with a service centre office base of: Unit 3140, Park Square, Solihull Parkway, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham, B37 7YN - You will be required to travel around the surrounding area to customer sites during the apprenticeship; and to West Notts College in Mansfield for classroom and workshop training

About Us:

We are a leader in the manufacture and sales of electric and electronic equipment used in Energy and Electric Systems, Industrial Automation, Information and Communication Systems, Electronic Devices, and Home Appliances.

Role summary:

To train and qualify as an Applied Chiller Engineer through participation in an apprenticeship scheme whilst gaining hands-on experience working alongside experienced colleagues covering all aspects of Chiller & Air-Conditioning Maintenance and Repair.

This role sits within Living Environmental Systems (LES) a business division within Mitsubishi Electric-UK. The role supports the maintenance and repair of chillers, which are essential for keeping buildings cool. You will work with a very broad range of customers including large corporate commercial sites, production facilities, data centres and small offices.

Responsibilities include:

• Gaining practical knowledge and experience through working alongside our qualified engineers
• Conducting planned maintenance to prevent equipment failures and ensure Chiller systems run efficiently.
• Responding to breakdown calls
• Carrying out minor repairs and equipment upgrades
• Actively supporting initiatives to reduce the number of customer call back service requests through improvements in equipment reliability
• Supporting improvement and efficiency initiatives for the service department and wider organisation
• Completing all site visit reports in a timely manner
• Complying with health and safety procedures
• Any other reasonable duties as instructed by the Service Operations team

The Mitsubishi Electric UK apprenticeship programme is a perfect way to earn and learn. You will gain valuable experience alongside our teams whilst working towards a professional qualification relevant to your role.

What you can expect

• Block release working towards completion of a Level 3 Refrigeration Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineering Technician qualification at West Notts College (travel required). You will study towards achieving a City & Guilds 6090-30 & F-Gas 2079 (Cat1).
• Support from your manager and training provider
• A mentor to guide your development
• A network of apprentices to support and grow together

In return for your commitment, we will also offer you some fantastic benefits:

• Generous annual leave allowance - 25 days per year, plus bank holidays increasing by one day with each year of service until 27 days per year
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical, Dental Insurance and a Cash Plan Scheme – Single cover funded by Mitsubishi
• Access to Mitsubishi’s very own discount platform
• Colleague Referral Scheme
• Holiday Buy
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Sports & Social Club (Recent events such as theatre trips, Ascot, Paintball, The Darts)
• Employee Assistance Programme including additional services Eldercare & Best Doctors

Who we are looking for

Our values and competencies are at the heart of our business. Our people live and breathe these every day. Competencies for this role which will be assessed during the recruitment process are:

• Adhering to Principles and Mitsubishi Electric Values
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Learning and Researching
• Planning and Organising

In addition, you will have:

• A minimum five GCSEs including Mathematics, Science & English Language, at a minimum grade 4 or above, although a grade 5 or above is preferable
• Mechanical reasoning ability
• A Driving License

Equality and Diversity:

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.