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Compressor Engineer Apprentice

Direct Air & Pipework LTD · Coventry · posted 21 August 2026

Wage
£17,680 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
2 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Compressed air and vacuum technician (level 3)
Starts
19 October 2026
Closing date
1 October 2026
Positions
1

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  • Installation of pipework systems including aluminium, screwed, crimped and other systems
  • General health and safety in engineering construction
  • Specific pipefitting safety and safe working conditions
  • Technical drawings
  • Use of basic hand and power tools
  • Cutting and preparing pipe
  • Cold bending ferrous and non-ferrous pipe
  • Fabricating pipework and supports
  • Assembling and installing pipework systems
  • Preparing and testing pipework systems
  • This role may involve learning the servicing of compressors, dryers, filters, condensate management, leak detection 
  • The role may involve working away during the working week for which an allowance is made

Your training

Compressed Air and Vacuum Technician Level 3.

This role will include a Compressed Air and Vacuum Technician (CAVT) Apprenticeship delivered across 30-months.

The training will be completed via remote online delivered by the training provider. This will be supported by training at the apprentice's workplace - either in the workshop or at a customer's site.

Where it leads

For the applicants who demonstrate aptitude for this role, future promotion to a senior engineer position is possible. 

Additional training to become multi-skilled in Servicing/Maintenance is also a progression route.

About Direct Air & Pipework LTD

Direct Air is a full service compressed air company providing the supply, installation and ongoing maintenance of compressed air equipment. We see ourselves as an extension of our customers engineering team. We work nationwide and have 3 premises in both Coventry and Cheltenham.

Things to consider

This role will require you to have or obtain a full UK's driver's license. Applicants without this will be considered under the understanding this is achieved within an agreed timeframe. The role may involve working away during the working week for which an allowance is made. The role is physically demanding and involves working at height. You must be able to demonstrate an ability to work with your hands.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiative

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • 38 HERALD WAY, BINLEY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, COVENTRY, CV3 2RQ

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