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SMITH AND BYFORD LIMITED - Commercial Heating Wet Worker Apprentice

Salary: £15,704 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Closing Date: Mon 08 Sep 2025 - 11:59 pm UTC
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SMITH AND BYFORD LIMITED - Commercial Heating Wet Worker Apprentice

Summary

You will be required support engineers to install, maintain and repair pipes and fixtures associated with district heating systems in residential and commercial properties. You will carry out testing and inspection on heating systems, completing works in both plant rooms & flats, carrying out planned maintenance.

Annual wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Building services engineering installer (level 2)

Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm.
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Wednesday 01 October 2025

Duration: 2 Years

Positions available: 3

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

  • Assist in the installation of pipework for district heating systems in residential and commercial properties
  • Support in fitting fixtures such as radiators, cylinders, valves, pumps, and controls
  • Assist engineers with installing plant room equipment including boilers, heat exchangers, and buffer vessels
  • Learn and apply pressure testing techniques to newly installed pipework and components
  • Support planned maintenance tasks including checking system performance and carrying out preventative work
  • Carry out basic inspections on heating systems in plant rooms and residential flats
  • Assist with fault finding and diagnosis of heating system issues
  • Support engineers in performing tests on system controls and thermostats
  • Help record test results and identify non-compliant or faulty components
  • Complete job sheets and maintenance logs accurately and on time
  • Set up and clean work areas before and after work is carried out
  • Ensure tools and equipment are ready for use and safely stored afterwards
  • Transport and organise materials as required on-site
  • Follow safe systems of work, risk assessments, and method statements
  • Follow company health and safety policies and procedures at all times
  • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with building regulations and industry standards
  • Attend training sessions, college classes, and internal development programs
  • Learn to read and interpret technical drawings and system schematics
  • Seek guidance and feedback from qualified engineers to improve practical skills
  • Stay up-to-date with industry standards and best practices for wet heating systems
  • Drive to and from work locations as required

Where you’ll work

St George House
Station
Approach
Cheam
SM2 7AT

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

CROYDON COLLEGE

Your training course

Building services engineering installer (level 2)

Your training plan

Training will take place on site with block release for you to attend college.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 9-4)
  • Math (grade 9-4)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative

Other requirements

Full driving license required and willing to travel between sites on a daily basis.

About this company

Smith and Byford were established in 1966. We now directly employ 400+ members of staff, yet remain a family run business. We specialise in delivering Gas, Electrical and BMS services to over 15 Registered Providers in London and the South of England. Total Home Solutions (THS) are part of the Smith and Byford group. Our THS showroom in Cheam Village opened in 2012 where our team specialise in delivering Gas, Electrical and Plumbing services to local private Homeowners and Landlords.

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Company benefits

Company vehicle provided.

After this apprenticeship

Secure a full-time engineer position at Smith and Byford.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SMITH AND BYFORD LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336324.

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Closes on Monday 08 September 2025

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