Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Apprentice

Join Epta as a Refrigeration Service Apprentice and play a key role in driving our commercial refrigeration success, contributing directly to our growth strategy. You’ll connect with forward-thinking clients, delivering innovative solutions that shape the future of cooling technology. You'll thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, working alongside a passionate team that values your ideas and supports your growth every step of the way.

This exciting permanent role is an ideal opportunity to join a growing UK company. You will be given both on site training and college training to support your development within our business. The role is based in Cambridge.

Your Contribution (Job description)

Responsibilities

- Supporting engineers whilst learning diagnostic and repair skills
- Completing pre-planned maintenance tasks
- Adopting safe working practices in your job role
- Developing good customer relationships
- Working with a local team of engineers reporting into the Regional Manager

In this role, you will engage in a variety of activities, focused on growth, innovation, and driving dynamic value. Here are some key responsibilities:

- Support our service division whilst learning both refrigeration and air conditioning service skills.
- Actively embrace IT and AI growth within the industry
- Complete on-site reports and update customer portals
- Collaborate with various in-house teams including installation to gain a rounded knowledge of the industry.
- Attending day release college to gain a City & Guilds or equivalent apprenticeship qualification

Your Journey (qualifications & skills)

The ideal candidate will have an initiative-taking approach, adaptability, and a passion for engineering service and repair. Analytical skills, and a customer-focused mindset with effective communication abilities. Additionally, you should bring:

- UK full clean driving license held for a minimum of 1 year
- Proficiency in English and Math’s at level 4
- Willingness to travel to work on various customer sites.

Why work for Epta

At Epta, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a thoughtful range of perks designed to inspire, support, and celebrate our team every step of the way.

- Join Epta in this role, where you’ll experience a great blend of technologies and a modern workplace culture.
- Epta offers the opportunity for training development-what will be your next skill?
- Epta offers a range of benefits from discounted shopping, cycle to work scheme, gym membership and more

Our Story

We at the Epta Group are a dynamic and growing international company, delivering cutting-edge commercial refrigeration solutions that impact everyday life—from ensuring fresh food in supermarkets to keeping the perfect chill in your favourite café. Our global network includes manufacturing facilities, sales entities and service organizations — all working together to provide sustainable and innovative solutions. We support customers in their green transition and support them as a fully integrated provider, from the layout of the store to the after-sales support.

With over 8,000 employees, Epta fosters an environment of continuous development. We offer career growth, extensive training, and the opportunity to thrive in a company where every challenge is a chance to create value and inspire our people. Guided by our values, we are committed to professional excellence, sustainability, and innovation in every aspect of our work.