St Ives, Cambridgeshire
£38,000 - £45,000 + Pension + 28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Healthcare Options + Full Training & Development + Monday to Friday
Are you a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineer looking to step away from the tools into a rewarding role where you can pass on your knowledge and expertise?
Do you want to train the next generation of engineers while enjoying a stable Monday to Friday position, excellent work-life balance, and long-term career development?
This well-established training provider is recognised for delivering high-quality technical training across the building services, refrigeration and HVAC sectors. With modern facilities, strong industry links, and continued investment in training and development, they offer an excellent opportunity for industry professionals looking to move into education for the first time.
As the industry continues to evolve with changing legislation, environmental standards, and refrigerant technologies, the organisation is playing a key role in developing the next generation of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers. Their learners range from experienced engineers seeking certification through to apprentices beginning their careers in the industry.
In this role, you will deliver both practical and classroom-based training covering F-Gas and ODS regulations. You will guide learners through legislation, environmental responsibilities, refrigerant handling, leak detection, pressure testing, pipework brazing and safe working practices. You will also assess learners working towards Category 1-4 certifications and support them throughout the qualification process.
The ideal candidate will come directly from industry and have a strong Refrigeration and Air Conditioning background. Previous teaching or assessing experience is not required, as full training and support can be provided. The key requirement is strong technical knowledge, industry credibility and a genuine desire to help others develop their careers.
This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in education, develop new skills, maintain your connection to the industry, and make a genuine difference to the future workforce while enjoying a more structured and predictable working environment.
The Role
Deliver practical and classroom-based F-Gas and ODS training
Teach refrigerant handling, leak detection, pressure testing and pipework brazing
Assess learners working towards Category 1-4 F-Gas certification
Support apprentices and experienced engineers through qualification programmes
Maintain workshop equipment and training facilities
Full teaching and assessor training provided
Monday to Friday position based in St Ives
The Person
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning industry background
Level 2 Award in F-Gas and ODS Regulations (Category 1)
Holds a recognised RAC qualification
Experience within HVAC, refrigeration or air conditioning
Strong technical knowledge and communication skills
Looking to move into training and education
No previous teaching experience requiredRise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates
Salary description
£41000.00 - £41000.00 per year