Apprentice Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineer (Transport Refrigeration)
Petit Forestier UK Limited, Shirehampton, City of Bristol
Apprentice Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Engineer (Transport Refrigeration)
£16,640 to £26,436.8 a year
Petit Forestier UK Limited, Shirehampton, City of Bristol
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 17 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 07-08-2026 (In 14 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Shirehampton, City of Bristol
Full Job Description
Introduction
An apprenticeship offering skills to install and repair a range of mobile and rental refrigeration equipment. You will be working with highly skilled engineers helping to keep critical refrigeration systems operating. This will include travel to and from refrigeration systems, routine maintenance, breakdown response and subsequent repair.
About the Employer
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.What You'll Do
- 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
Training Outcome
- 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
Skills Required
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Motivated
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 5 or Above
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 5 or Above
Course Information
Course: Refrigeration air conditioning and heat pump engineering technician (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Construction and the built environment
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Typically Monday to Friday but some overtime and weekend work may be required. Exact shifts to be confirmed.
Expected Duration: 3 Years
Number of Positions Available: 4
Training Provider: THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE