GB4 MECHANICAL LTD - Apprenticeship Building Service Engineer
Studio 9 Cannock Chase Enterprise Centre, Rugeley Road, Hednesford, WS12 0QU
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Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join our growing organisation as an apprentice building services engineer. The successful candidate will be provided with on the job training both office and site based, offered flexible working and the opportunity for a fantastic career in an industry.
Training course: Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)
Hours Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm. It is expected that the successful candidate will be in the office for a minimum of three days a week, subject to the needs of the business and training requirements of the individual. 37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 01 June 2026
Duration: 2 Years 11 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
Key day-day tasks:
Day-to-day tasks will be project based, the successful candidate may be required to work on one project or a multitude projects in any given week, subject to workload
This work could vary and incorporate any of the below:
HVAC Systems - Chilled Water Systems
LTHW Systems - Domestic Water Systems / Boosted Systems - Above ground drainage - Specialist ventilation systems - Natural gas systems - BMS/BEMS and general controls - Clean room systems - Compressed air and specialist gasses/ - Builders work requirements
Environmental design AutoCAD 2D
Generating building / site plans
Generating schematics
Generating services layouts
Assisting the Project Management team with enquiries associated with drawings and making changes to layouts where required
Updating layouts / information based incoming client information, highlighting changes as well being responsible for managing incoming information and recording when new information is received
Issue drawing packages to clients / supply chain and be responsible keeping document issue records up to date
Assisting in improving drawing standards and digital engineering growth Assisting in design principles
Assisting in the production of manual design calculations
Assisting in the production of software design calculations
Equipment Schedules:
Assisting in the gathering of equipment selections and production of technical equipment schedules
Assisting in the completion of equipment enquiries to the supply chain
Site Activities:
Assist the design team in with the organisation of site validations and surveys
Attend site with the design team / project management team to assist with site surveys, technical assistance and general information gathering
Personal Tasks:
Be an enthusiastic learner and not afraid to ask the ‘silly question’
Accept that it is ok to make mistakes, make them and learn from them
Contribute to design standards, being aware and keeping up to date with current legislation, design guides as well as approved codes of practice
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 & CITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM
Your training course
Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)
Your training plan
You will be required to attend our Bordesley Green/Longbridge campus one day a week 9am-5pm.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 4 or above)
Maths (grade 4 or above)
Science (grade 4 or above)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
Maths (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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Other requirements
The successful candidate should hold a full UK drivers license for the purpose of attending supervised site visits with the Desing/Project Management Team
When attending site; working hours may very dependant on location and nature of the site visit. This is considered a need of the business and as such the successful candidate may be required to start work earlier (for travel) and or finish later
If you do not meet these requirements or the grades listed as essential, your application will not be considered
About this company
GB4 Mechanical Services Ltd are a mechanical building services design and build contractor providing bespoke and turnkey solutions for varying industries and clients. We offer inhouse
design as well as installation from feasibility to project handover. Working in a plethora of sectors no day is the same, from high end office fit-outs to manufacturing facilities and care homes. We are a small team, nurturing a culture of ‘people first’. We believe that a business is only as successful as the individuals who make it and with personnel growth and development comes business growth and development. We have a controlled appetite for growth, one that is sustainable but ensures a healthy work-life balance for all employees whilst maintaining the standards we pride ourselves on.
Company benefits
The business offers a discretionary bonus at the end of each year linked to business profitability and targets as well as individual personal development successful target completion.
After this apprenticeship
Upon completion of the apprenticeship the candidate can expect to graduate to Design Engineer
Whilst potentially after this route, perusing chartership
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GB4 MECHANICAL LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014993.
