TLS Drainage (Smithy's Drains and Plumbing) are looking for individuals with a can-do attitude to work, who are keen to work their way up through the ranks. This is a very exciting time to join the firm, with ambitious growth plans, we have the infrastructure to help our staff grow and develop with the company.
Annual wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday. 08:00- 17:00 Opportunity for additional hours and weekends from time to time depending on the workload, however the appropriate notice will be given prior. You'll be reimbursed at the agreed overtime rate.
40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 09 March 2026
Duration: 4 Years
Positions available: 1
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
As an Apprentice Drainage & Plumbing Engineer working with Smithys, you will benefit from exceptional training and support both in the field as well as in the office. Our friendly and experienced team of plumbers and engineers will guide and support you through your training, ensuring you are always receiving the correct exposure and experience to be able to become a well rounded engineer/plumber by the end of your apprenticeship.
No day is the same, however below are some of the roles and responsibilities that will be a part of your role:
We work with a network of clients, from national retailers to large scale construction firms, so there will be a requirement to work out of hours from time to time which will be reimbursed at the companies agreed overtime rates.
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.
HARLOW COLLEGE
Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
GCSE in:
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Working outdoors will be required, accessing manholes and external drainage. Working at heights will also be required as a part of the role. Occasional early starts and late finishes may be required for project works. You will ideally be able to drive or will need to be able to commute to our office in Hatfield Heath. We will consider non-drivers, however a conscious effort must be being made to getting a driving licence in order to maintain a longer term agreement as the job will require travel to attend jobs, we can place individuals with other engineers, however the ability to commute to the office in Hatfield Heath is required. Start dates are subject to change depending on course start dates.
Supplies all elements of drainage and plumbing services across a wide span of commercial clients. We offer emergency call outs, PPM services and project maintenance to all of our clients. Based in Hatfield Heath Essex, we have engineers attending and completing jobs all around the UK.
https://www.smithysdrains.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TLS DRAINAGE LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008253.
Closes on Sunday 22 February 2026
