I have very recently passed my nvq for Refrigerant Handling. Dealing with the usual liquid/vapour charges/recoveries, fgases, hydrocarbons, etc etc. And im looking to do work maybe at weekends in order to build trade experience.

I'm currently employed full time for the forces, where ive been an engineer for the last 5 years, on lots of different pieces of equipment and systems, so im naturally in the right 'frame of mind'.

I've been in contact with a few companies to see about work at weekend for little/0 pay. But nobody seems to be able to help. Does anybody have any suggestions? I'd be happy to be a mere spanner passer as long as it meant i could gain experince in the trade.

Trade fade at this point is my worst fear as I've just passed and wont have many oppurtunites to work with refrigeration for the Forces.

My Regards, I look forward to hearing your replies and suggestions.