CF Roberts are looking for keen and enthusiastic apprentices for their September 2026 intake. In affiliation with our training provider, you will embark on an extensive 4 year apprenticeship, during which time you will learn ‘on the job’ whilst completing your qualification.
Annual wage: £15,600 to £24,784.50 a year
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Training course: Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Hours
Predominantly Monday to Friday, with a guaranteed minimum of 37.5 hours per week, however working & staying away from home Monday to Thursday and working evenings & weekends are a key part of the job.
37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 07 September 2026
Duration: 4 Years
Positions available: 2
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
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.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
You will split your time between working alongside a seasoned mentor and studying 1 day release with our training provider. You will work towards your NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing & Domestic Heating qualification as well as gaining essential hands on experience on site. You will also have the opportunity to attend various additional courses throughout your tenure with us.
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Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
This role will involve early starts, working away from home Monday to Thursday, being outdoors in winter, indoors in summer, working at height and may involve some heavy lifting.
CF Roberts have been providing Electrical Services since the 1935 in Hereford. In 1997 CF Roberts moved its head office to its current location within Cheltenham, the larger site providing the facilities necessary for training and growth. In 2005 CF Roberts moved into Mechanical services, an area which we are applying substantial resources. The company is still a wholly owned family business following the original business ethics laid down by its founder Cyril Roberts. CF Roberts is a medium sized electrical and mechanical contractor. Carrying out works from £100 to £7.0 million in value. The company operates in 3 areas. Major works, covering New Build and ‘protype’ M&E projects up to 5m in value. Retail & Leisure, specialising in fit-out and refurbishment specialising in framework/multiple site agreements up to £3m in value, plus a 3rd sector concentrating on Minor works, roll out programmes and FM. We have branches in Nottingham, Hereford and Cheltenham.
https://www.cfroberts.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Upon completion you will be a fully qualified engineer. Depending on what you choose to specialise in you may go onto the tools as a plumber/heating engineer, or work in the office as part of the design team or project management team. The majority of our apprentices stay on with us and have forged a successful career.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CF Roberts (Electrical Contractors) Limited
Amanda Aessia
[email protected]
01242 571100
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023551.
Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026
