We are looking for a motivated plumbing and heating apprentice to join our team. You’ll work alongside our highly experience engineer, learning how to install, maintain and repair plumbing and heating systems.
Training course: Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Hours Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm, with a one hour lunch break. 40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 07 September 2026
Duration: 4 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
Assist with the Installation of boilers, radiators, pipework and hot water systems
Support servicing and maintenance of heating systems
Help diagnose faults and carry out basic repairs
Learn to work with copper, plastic and heating controls
Assist with landlord gas safety checks
Learn how to complete the necessary certifications
Keep tools, van and work areas clean and tidy
To turn up clean and presentable and be respectful when working in client properties
Follow health and safety regulations on site
Attend college / training as part of apprenticeship programme
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
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
Your training course
Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Your training plan
The apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Plumbing & Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship Standard including a City & Guilds Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating - Natural Gas
College attendance will be at Colchester Institute (Colchester Campus) one day per week during term time
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
maths and English (grade 9-4/A*-C)
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
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Punctuality / time keeping
Reliability
Willingness to learn
Other requirements
There will be periods of outdoor working.
Travelling in between jobs from site to site.
Some work will be required on computer / iPad to complete certifications.
About this company
We are a family run business with over 25 years’ experience in plumbing and heating.
We provide services within Essex, Suffolk and surrounding areas.
We are fully insured.
We are qualified to work in gas oil and the renewable sector. We hold qualifications with Gas Safe, OFTEC, WRAS, G3 unvented, BPEC heat pumps.
