211 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD
SHREWSBURY, SY1 3JA

Whitfield Plumbing & Heating - Apprentice Plumber Heating Gas Plumbing Apprenticeship

Salary: £18,720 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 45
Closing Date: Thu 01 Oct 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
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Whitfield Plumbing & Heating - Apprentice Plumber Heating Gas Plumbing Apprenticeship

Summary

Please apply directly on our website www.WhitfieldPlumbing.co.uk 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 skilled plumbing & heating engineer. Work includes gas/oil boiler installation, plumbing, central heating servicing & domestic AC.

Annual wage: £17,667 a year
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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: Friday 02 October 2026

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

Please apply directly on our website www.WhitfieldPlumbing.co.uk

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

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 in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or above)
  • Science (grade 4 or above)

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
  • Full UK Driving License

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.

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After this apprenticeship

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

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012036.

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Closes on Thursday 01 October 2026

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