Whether you are brand new to the industry or have some experience, we can provide all the training required to transform you into a well-respected and highly skilled plumbing & heating engineer. You will work on general plumbing repairs & maintenance and central heating servicing & installation.
Training course: Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Hours Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 5.00pm. 45.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 02 October 2025
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
We are open to all ages so if you think you have what it takes to become part of the team at Shropshire's leading businesses then apply today.
4 days per week hands-on experience working within customers’ homes learning: Plumbing, Heating, Gas, Oil & LPG
General plumbing repairs & maintenance
Central heating servicing & installation
Boiler servicing & installation
Bathrooms & kitchen installation
Where you’ll work
211 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD SHREWSBURY SY1 3JA
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE
Your training course
Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Your training plan
1 day per week at college undertaking a Level 3 Plumbing & Heating qualification
Within 2 years you will be a fully qualified plumber
Progression once qualified would be to continue gaining new qualifications including Gas, LPG & Oil
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
English (grade C/5)
Maths (grade C/5)
Science (grade C/5)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Creative
About this company
“Shropshire’s Most Reputable Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Engineers With The Fastest Response Time" We cover All Aspects Of Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Boilers, Gas, Oil, LPG, Heat Pumps & Air Conditioning From A Dripping Tap To a Full Heating System Installation All of our gas boiler installations include a 10 year parts & labour guarantee All of our employees start as an apprentice and are trained one on one with the business owner George Whitfield.
If you work hard and dedicate yourself 100% to completing your apprenticeship, we will offer you a full-time employed job, company van & the opportunity to possibly train your own apprentice.
Typical salary for an employee with 5 years’ experience at Whitfield's would earn £40,000 - £50,000 per year.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Whitfield Plumbing & Heating George Whitfield [email protected] 07946 871330
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000330874.