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Air Conditioning Install Apprentice (Level 3)

SFE Services Ltd · High Wycombe · posted 11 September 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump engineering technician (level 3)
Starts
21 September 2026
Closing date
18 September 2026
Positions
1

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The apprentice will work alongside experienced air conditioning engineers, supporting the installation of air conditioning systems in homes, offices and commercial premises.

Day-to-day duties will include:

  • Preparing sites, tools, equipment and materials for installation work
  • Assisting with the installation of indoor and outdoor air conditioning equipment
  • Supporting pipework, cabling, containment, trunking and condensate drainage works
  • Safely handling, moving and positioning equipment and materials
  • Learning to read drawings and follow installation instructions
  • Keeping work areas clean, tidy and safe
  • Helping to complete job paperwork and look after company tools and equipment
  • Representing SFE Services professionally when working at customer sites
  • The apprentice will attend the College of North West London one day per week during term time to complete the Level 3 Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Technician Apprenticeship, with the remainder of the week spent gaining practical on-the-job experience

Your training

Training will be delivered through a combination of practical, on-the-job learning with SFE Services Ltd and day-release college training.

The apprentice will work alongside experienced installation engineers throughout the week, gaining hands-on experience on live air conditioning installation projects. They will attend the College of North West London in Willesden, London, one day per week during term time to complete the Level 3 Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Technician Apprenticeship.

Where it leads

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be the opportunity to progress into a fully qualified Air Conditioning Installation Engineer role within SFE Services Ltd.

Further development may include additional manufacturer training, F-Gas certification and the opportunity to progress into senior installation, service or supervisory roles as experience develops.

About SFE Services Ltd

SFE Services Ltd is a family-owned air conditioning and ventilation company providing installation, maintenance and repair services throughout the UK. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and creating opportunities for people to learn, develop and build successful careers

Things to consider

  • Must live locally to High Wycombe or the surrounding area
  • Comfortable working in a practical, site-based environment, including occasional work at height
  • Able to travel to client sites and attend college in Willesden one day per week during term time
  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsTeam workingAn interest in practical work

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 60 Brimmers Hill, Widmer End, High Wycombe, HP15 6NP

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