NCS Plumbing and Heating Specialists - Gas Engineering Apprentice
32 CHAMBERS STREET, HERTFORD, SG14 1PL
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Summary
A fantastic opportunity to be part of the NCS team, based in Hertford. Established in 2000, NCS are proud to install and service gas, oil & LPG boilers in homes across the South East. The training/coaching received on this apprenticeship programme will help you build the skills and knowledge to enable you to become a qualified Gas Safe Engineer.
Training course: Gas engineering operative (level 3)
Hours Monday-Friday, between 8am-5pm. 40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 10 November 2025
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
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
To support the NCS Gas Engineer operatives with a positive approach to all types of gas-related work to gain the required practical skills and knowledge to become a qualified Gas Engineer
To learn about working in the gas industry through hands-on experience, mentoring and training
To support qualified Gas Engineers with tasks related to gas installation, service and maintenance
Essential personal attributes are attention to detail and practical problem-solving abilities
To have excellent communication skills and work well in a team
Where you’ll work
32 CHAMBERS STREET HERTFORD SG14 1PL
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
CK ASSESSMENT & TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Gas engineering operative (level 3)
Your training plan
Four days per week in the workplace, at various customer locations, learning on the job from experienced professionals
One day per week day release training at CK Assessment and Training in Nazeing, near Broxbourne, Herts, EN10 6SX, for up to 18 months
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 4)
Mathematics (grade 4)
Plumbing (grade Pass)
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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Other requirements
A driving licence is desirable but not essential.
About this company
Over the last two decades, NCS has become an established leader in a fast-moving and competitive industry, providing expert plumbing and heating solutions to customers all across the South East. Specialising in fitting gas, oil, LPG, and electric boilers as well as Air Source Heat Pumps. We are proud to be one of Worcester Bosch’s Premier Diamond Installers, committed to ensuring our valued customers get the high quality service they deserve. Originally based in Ware before moving to our current Hertford offices in 2017, we serve a large domestic and commercial customer base throughout Hertfordshire, London, and wherever our Eco Grant customers need us! We carry out work for local councils, housing associations, schools, commercial businesses, private landlords and, of course, our core domestic customers. We at NCS believe we have thrived because of the market-leading standards our staff deliver, both in the office and in the field. In emergency cases, such as no heating or hot water, we can also attend on the same day and, if a replacement boiler is required, offer a 24 hour express installation service.