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Air-conditioning and refrigeration engineers
£35,880

Average Annual Pay

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020

55

Average Weekly Hours

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2019

1.43%

Unemployment Rate

Labour Force Survey 2020

Future employment projections (Working Futures UK)

Description

Jobholders in this unit group install, service and repair air-conditioning and refrigeration systems in factories, offices, shops and homes.

Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements although some employers may request GCSEs/S grades. Training is via an apprenticeship, or BTEC, City & Guilds or other specialised qualification.

Typical tasks

  • examines the proposed site to establish if installation plans are practical;
  • plans layout of the system (pipework, ducts and control panels);
  • produces detailed estimate of costs of the work;
  • plans work schedule and installs the system;
  • inspects and tests the installation;
  • carries our maintenance checks and repairs.

Common job titles

Engineer, refrigerating
Engineer, conditioning, air
Engineer, service
Installer, conditioning, air
Technician, conditioning, air
Engineer, refrigeration
Engineer, repair, refrigeration
Fitter, conditioning, air
Mechanic, refrigeration
Maker, refrigerator
Technician, refrigeration
Engineer, service, refrigeration

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Ranked 279th out of 355 careers for highest unemployment rate.

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Top industries: Air-conditioning and refrigeration engineers

Working Futures UK

Employment type

Gender breakdown


£630

Female average weekly pay

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020

£690

Male average weekly pay

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020

215/350

Gender pay gap ranking

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020


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Average weekly pay by age and gender: Air-conditioning and refrigeration engineers

Pay change between years

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