Compressor Engineer Apprentice

Installation of pipework systems including aluminium, screwed, crimped and other systems General health and safety in engineering construction Specific pipefitting safety and safe working conditions Technical drawings Use of basic hand and power tools Cutting and preparing pipe Cold bending ferrous and non-ferrous pipe Fabricating pipework and supports Assembling and installing pipework systems Preparing and testing pipework systems This role may involve learning the servicing of compressors, dryers, filters, condensate management, leak detection  The role may involve working away during the working week for which an allowance is made

Training:

Compressed Air and Vacuum Technician Level 3.

This role will include a Compressed Air and Vacuum Technician (CAVT) Apprenticeship delivered across 30-months.

The training will be completed via remote online delivered by the training provider. This will be supported by training at the apprentice's workplace - either in the workshop or at a customer's site.



Training Outcome:

For the applicants who demonstrate aptitude for this role, future promotion to a senior engineer position is possible. 

Additional training to become multi-skilled in Servicing/Maintenance is also a progression route.



Employer Description:
Direct Air is a full service compressed air company providing the supply, installation and ongoing maintenance of compressed air equipment. We see ourselves as an extension of our customers engineering team. We work nationwide and have 3 premises in both Coventry and Cheltenham.

Working Hours :
Your normal hours of work will be 40 hours per week, with core working hours from 7.00am to 4.00pm each day, Monday to Friday. Overtime is paid for any additional hours. There will be requirements for working away, Monday to Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative


  • Location:
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: COGENT SSC LIMITED
  • Posted: 21-Aug-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk