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We install ventilation and AC systems in residential tower blocks. No experience? We'll train you on site.

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Training provided Career progression Long-term projects
The Circle, The Blade and Elizabeth Towers in Manchester, rising above the morning fog
Where we work

Manchester's skyline is our workplace.

We fit out the ventilation in some of the city's best-known residential towers, including The Circle, The Blade, Elizabeth Towers and Greengate, and in towers right across the UK.

Aerial view of Manchester's residential towers and city skyline on a sunny day
What we install

Ductwork done properly.

Spiral and rectangular ductwork, fan coil units and ventilation, fitted neatly and tested before handover, from new apartments to offices and busy food halls.

Exposed ductwork and services above the counters of a finished food hall
Plastic and insulated ventilation ductwork installed on an apartment construction site
What we do

What we do.

We design, install and commission ventilation and air conditioning in new apartments, homes and commercial buildings across the UK.

Domestic

MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) and MEV (mechanical extract ventilation) systems in new-build apartments and homes, from first fix to handover.

Commercial

Galvanised ductwork, air handling units (AHU) and heat recovery units (HRU) for offices, schools, hospitals and amenity spaces.

Ductwork

Plastic flat channel, round and spiral duct, thermal duct, supports, dampers and grilles.

AC

Air conditioning systems for residential and commercial buildings, including ducted fan coil units (FCU).

Commissioning

Commissioning supply and extract ventilation, and AC temperatures, for full compliance with Building Regulations.

Why work with us

Good work, done properly.

You'll learn from an on-site trainer and work in a steady team. In your first year you can try both plastic and galv before you pick your trade.

On-site trainer from day one

A named trainer shows you the job and checks in on how you're getting on.

Try plastic and galv

Spend year one on both, then choose the trade you want.

Steady work on long projects

A tower takes us about 52 weeks to fit out, and there's always another one lined up. With over 1,000 projects completed across the UK, the work keeps coming.

Safety first

Every new starter gets a site induction before any work, and a trainer who looks out for them. In the last 3 years we've had just 2 minor accidents and no reportable accidents.

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Two AV Unibrak engineers on site, one brazing copper refrigerant pipework on an air conditioning unit
Current vacancies

Open positions.

How hiring works

From application to site.

  1. 1

    Apply

    Fill in a few details and attach your CV and any qualifications or cards.

  2. 2

    Questionnaire

    We send you a short questionnaire about you and how you work, by email or WhatsApp, whichever you prefer.

  3. 3

    Interview

    An interview with the team, in person or by phone. We will arrange a time with you, or you can choose one yourself.

  4. 4

    Trial day

    Show us what you can do on one of our sites, and meet the team you'd work with.

  5. 5

    Start in AV Academy

    Trainees start with our 8-week training programme. Installers have check-ins at 30, 60 and 90 days. Every skill goes in your skills passport.

Progression

Start anywhere. Keep climbing.

STEP 1

Trainee

Our 8-week training programme: safety, ventilation systems, drawings and hands-on skills in our warehouse.

STEP 2

Installer

On site with your team, with check-ins at 30, 60 and 90 days. Try plastic and galv in year one.

STEP 3

Skilled Installer

MVHR units, thermal duct and dampers signed off.

STEP 4

Lead Installer

Lead a small team on a floor and help train new starters.

STEP 5

Supervisor

Run a team on site, check quality and plan the work.

Our work

Projects we've delivered.

You'd be joining the team behind the ventilation in some of the UK's best-known residential towers.

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Manchester

Manchester towers

Including 1,600+ apartments in three Manchester towers

The Circle, The Blade and Elizabeth Towers in Manchester, rising above the morning fog
ManchesterThe Circle
ManchesterThe Blade
ManchesterElizabeth Towers
Over 1,000 projects across the UKIncluding 1,600+ apartments in three Manchester towers
  • The CircleManchester · 2024414 apartments · MVHR + commercial works
  • The BladeManchester · 2022414 apartments · MVHR + commercial works
  • Elizabeth TowersManchester · 2022800+ apartments · MVHR + commercial works
LondonBattersea Power Station866 MVHR systems2,400 FCU ducted systems
ManchesterGreengate497 MVHR systemsAC to residents' lounge
ManchesterOne Deansgate84 MEV systems
BirminghamLeft Bank189 MVHR systems
LondonKeybridge442 MVHR systems250 FCU ducted systems
LondonNine Elms654 MVHR systems
Residential towers AV Unibrak has worked on, including Battersea Power Station, Greengate, One Deansgate, Left Bank, Keybridge and Nine Elms
London

Battersea Power Station

  • 866 MVHR systems
  • 2,400 FCU ducted systems
Manchester

Greengate

  • 497 MVHR systems
  • AC to amenity areas
Manchester

One Deansgate

  • 84 MEV systems
Birmingham

Left Bank

  • 189 MVHR systems
London

Keybridge

  • 442 MVHR systems
  • 250 FCU ducted systems
London

Nine Elms

  • 654 MVHR systems
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