J & E HALL LIMITED - Apprentice Engineer Chiller & Air Conditioning
Hansard Gate, West Meadows Industrial Estate, Derby, DE21 6JN
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Summary
An opportunity to join J&E Hall as an apprentice engineer has become available for an enthusiastic and motivated individual. The Apprentice will become both technically competent, as well as learning effective communication with customers, deliver appropriate service, and eventually being able to recognise and exploit potential sales opportunities.
Training course: Refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump engineering technician (level 3)
Hours Shifts to be confirmed. May include some evening and weekend work. 35.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Duration: 3 Years
Positions available: 1
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
To be responsible to the Service Manager but work at all times under the supervision of qualified persons and departments nominated by them.
Whilst being supervised, to assist trained qualified Service Engineers in the maintenance and repair of refrigeration, air conditioning and process plant within a pre-set timescale, with particular emphasis being placed on our approach toward Health and Safety.
To attend college as required, to achieve City & Guilds qualifications at both mechanical and technical level (a Level 3 Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump (RACHP) qualification) completing training schedules and workbooks as appropriate.
To liaise with office administration teams and engineers to ensure work is being carried out to their satisfaction.
To correctly complete work reports/time sheets on time to enable invoices to be submitted with minimum delay and to maintain regular contact with the service centre.
To comply with requirements of Health and Safety Practices as outlined in the Company Health and Safety procedure.
Any ad-hoc duties asked by the Service Manager.
Where you'll work
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE
Your training course
Refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump engineering technician (level 3)
Your training plan
The Level 3 Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump (RACHP) Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard is run over 36 months. Apprentices must also achieve a Level 2 certificate in F Gas and ODS regulation category 1 to complete the course.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
IT skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Interest in Engineering
Willing to learn
Other requirements
Reality Check:
May be working in confined spaces
May be asked to work away which will involve staying overnight(s)
Will get dirty
May be working outside in adverse weather conditions
Working at heights
Some early starts and late finishes
Weekend work
May be asked to attend and assist on call outs
Working with heavy machinery
A full driving licence would be an advantage but not essential in their first year of training. However, you will be required to have obtained a full driving licence by year three of your apprenticeship.
About this company
J & E Hall is one of world’s foremost refrigeration solutions providers. Our key activities include the design, manufacture, installation and after sales care of refrigeration and HVAC products. As a member of the Daikin Group, J & E Hall has 10 locations and over 300 employees in the UK. A third of our workforce are service engineers who work remotely from UK service centres on customer sites. We consider our workforce to be a valuable asset and the success of our company is enabled by the dedication and development of our staff.
We develop the very best people within the UK’s HVAC industry through challenging and rewarding positions at Daikin Applied Service. Successful completion of this course could lead to a full time position with J&E Hall.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
J & E HALL LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027969.