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Apprentice Electrician (HVAC/ Refrigeration Engineer)

A P Refrigeration Limited · Shrewsbury · posted 10 September 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
4 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Installation and maintenance electrician (level 3)
Starts
28 September 2026
Closing date
18 September 2026
Positions
1

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We offer structured training, support toward F‑gas qualification, and the opportunity to build a long‑term career in an industry that’s always in demand.

  • Assisting installations — helping fit domestic air‑conditioning units, running pipework, mounting equipment and preparing work areas.
  • Carrying out servicing — cleaning filters, checking pressures, testing system performance and learning routine maintenance procedures.
  • Supporting repairs — helping diagnose faults, replace components and work through real technical problems with guidance from qualified engineers.
  • Learning F‑gas procedures — understanding safe refrigerant handling, leak checks and compliance requirements.
  • Customer interaction - developing professional communication skills while assisting on domestic & Commercial Jobs
  • Training commitment — you’ll need good attendance, reliability and motivation to learn a technical trade, ie F-Gas Courses
  • Hands‑on practical work — tasks involve manual labour, tools, and working in varied indoor/outdoor environments.
  • Safety expectations — following procedures around electrics and refrigerants is essential.
  • Career progression — this apprenticeship leads to a stable, well‑paid long‑term career.

Your training

You would attend the Shrewsbury College London Rd Campus one day per week for your taught input, with the remainder of the working week being based onsite.

Where it leads

Qualified HVAC & Refrigeration Engineer.

About A P Refrigeration Limited

A P Refrigeration Ltd T/A Cutts Refrigeration is an air‑conditioning and refrigeration business based in Shropshire. We are a small, specialist organisation providing qualified engineers to air‑conditioning installation, servicing and maintenance also, service, install, repair and maintain a wide range of refrigeration systems, from blast freezers and display units to cold stores and Bulk Milk Tank equipment.

We pride ourselves on delivering reliable, high‑quality work across domestic and commercial sites. Apprentices joining us gain hands‑on experience with real systems, learn directly from experienced engineers, and become part of a friendly team that values professionalism, safety and excellent customer service.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitnessSite Safety AwarenessDriving License

Where you'll work

  • 3 THE GROVE, MINSTERLEY, SHREWSBURY, SY5 0AG

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