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Apprentice Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineer (Transport Refrigeration)

Petit Forestier UK Limited · Bristol · posted 16 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 to £26,436.80 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
1 September 2026
Closing date
7 August 2026
Positions
4

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  • You will be working with highly skilled engineers helping to keep critical refrigeration systems operating
  • This will include travel to and from the refrigeration systems, their routine maintenance, break-down response and subsequent repair
  • Throughout your apprenticeship you will gain skills in mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic control systems as well and diesel engine technology
  • You will gain an F.Gas award along your apprenticeship journey, allowing you to work with environmentally sensitive refrigerants

Your training

  • Refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump engineering technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • All apprentices will attend The City of Liverpool College on a block release programme for 3 years
  • On completion of your programme you will receive a Level 3 award in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Technologies, and your F.Gas qualification
  • Apprentices without Maths and English will attend Level 2 Functional Skills alongside their apprenticeship programme

Where it leads

  • Once qualified, apprentices will be employed by the company in the role of fully qualified engineers
  • There will be opportunities for all employees to progress their studies following completion of the apprenticeship

About Petit Forestier UK Limited

As a family business founded in France in 1907, Petit Forestier’s refrigeration know-how is second to none on the market. The company is backed by a vast fleet for hire: 62,000 refrigerated vehicles, 47,500 display chillers and freezers and 4,200 refrigerated containers, and is served by a large branch network that covers 22 countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the United States. Petit Forestier relies on this coverage to serve over 15,000 customers, always focused on delivering quality and excellent service.

Skills they're looking for

IT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingMotivated

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 5 or Above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 5 or Above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Unit 16, Humber Way, Bristol, BS11 8AE
  • Crossways Point 15, Victory Way, Crossways Business Park, Dartford, DA2 6DT
  • 38-39 Hardwick Grange, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4RF
  • Birch Coppice, Dordon, Warwickshire, B78 1SZ

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