Air-conditioning and refrigeration engineers
£35,979
Average salary
55 hours
Average weekly hours
-4%
Pay growth from 2017 to 2018
1.43%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Air-conditioning and refrigeration engineers
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 5225
Jobholders in this unit group install, service and repair air-conditioning and refrigeration systems in factories, offices, shops and homes.
Common tasks include:
- 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.
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.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
Employment status: Air-conditioning and refrigeration engineers
Regional employment: Air-conditioning and refrigeration engineers
Future employment: Air-conditioning and refrigeration engineers
Top 12 industries: Air-conditioning and refrigeration engineers
Alternative & related job titles: Air-conditioning and refrigeration engineers
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
Equality focus: Air-conditioning and refrigeration engineers
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£32,850
Female average annual salary
£35,979
Male average annual salary
32
Female average weekly hours
55
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Air-conditioning and refrigeration engineers
Workforce gender: Air-conditioning and refrigeration engineers
Breakdown by region
£50,579
London - highest annual average salary
£27,114
East of England - lowest annual average salary
71
North East (England) - Highest average weekly hours
47
London - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Air-conditioning and refrigeration engineers
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Air-conditioning and refrigeration engineers
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£19,814)
49 years
Highest annual salary (£40,671) at this age
6.06%
Unemployment rate for under 25s
1.61%
Unemployment rate for 25s and over