Daikin opens its doors to tomorrow’s green talent

Daikin has welcomed Year 5 pupils from Brooklands Primary School to its Manchester Training Centre for Trafford Green Careers Week, showing them how science and engineering support a more sustainable future. 

Organised with Trafford Council, the visit introduced the children to low-carbon technologies and the careers available in the growing green economy. In workshops led by Daikin colleagues, pupils built circuits, used multimeters, investigated heat pump technology with infrared thermal imaging, and learned how fans and cooling systems keep buildings comfortable. 

Rachel McCrystal, social impact and sustainability manager at Daikin UK, said, “The transition to a low-carbon future depends on people and skills as much as it does on technology. Children start forming ideas about what they’re good at from a young age, so it’s important to give them fun, practical experiences of science and engineering that relate to everyday life. We want the pupils to understand that green careers go well beyond engineering, with opportunities in design, installation, sales, training, sustainability and community work.” 

The visit supports Daikin’s wider commitment to education, skills development and social value. Through its UK training centres, college partnerships and school engagement, the company aims to raise awareness of low-carbon technologies and encourage more young people into heating, cooling and engineering careers. 

The Manchester Training Centre provides a dedicated learning environment for installers and engineers, with practical facilities demonstrating the skills needed for more energy-efficient buildings.