Annual Salary
£25,000 to £45,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Refrigeration and air-conditioning installers fit, service and repair cooling systems in buildings, storage and transport.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: on call; on a rota
There will be
4.1% fewer Refrigeration and air-conditioning installer jobs in 2027.
As a refrigeration and air-conditioning installer, you'll:
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
You could work at a client's business.
Your working environment may be cramped, cool and you'll travel often.
You can get into this job through:
You could study for a higher national certificate or diploma in building services engineering.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to take a college course, to give you some of the knowledge and skills needed to help find a job as a trainee installer.
Courses include:
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
You could train for this job by applying for an apprenticeship, such as:
These can take between 2 and 3 years to complete. They combine on-the-job training and off-site study with a training provider.
You'll usually need:
You'll need to:
The Institute of Refrigeration has developed careers resources about refrigeration aimed at young people and teachers.
You can find out more about becoming a refrigeration and air-conditioning installer from the Institute of Refrigeration and the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Board.
With experience, you could become a refrigeration engineer, designing cooling systems and managing installation projects.
You might also move into the wider building services engineering industry or set up your own business.
You'll need: