As a Plumbing and Heating Engineer Apprentice, you will work alongside qualified professionals, learning the essential skills and techniques of the trade. You will be involved in the installation, maintenance, and repair of domestic plumbing and heating systems, with an increasing focus on renewable heating technologies.
Annual wage: £16,640 a year
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Training course: Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00.
40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Duration: 5 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 you will be working closely with seasoned professionals, learning from their expertise. You will develop job-specific skills essential for a successful career in Plumbing.
As you advance through the program and enhance your technical knowledge, your responsibilities will grow. Expect to delve into areas such as:
Installation & Maintenance: Assist in installing and maintaining plumbing and heating systems in residential properties, including both traditional and renewable heating solutions.
Training & Development: Follow the instructions and guidance of qualified plumbing and heating engineers, learning key skills through on-the-job training.
Workplace Preparation: Prepare work areas for plumbing and heating installations, ensuring that tools, materials, and equipment are ready and in good condition.
Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety regulations and guidelines, ensuring safe working practices on site and within the workplace.
Customer Service: Assist in ensuring customer satisfaction through quality service and professionalism on all jobs, including breakdown and repair work.
Problem Solving: Work alongside the team to troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing plumbing and heating systems.
General Support: Assist in other tasks as required, providing valuable support to the team.
Please note the college are aware of the use of AI tools in job applications, please ensure your application is individualised and reflective of you, your skills and passion for the opportunity.
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.
SOUTH THAMES COLLEGES GROUP
Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Hands-on Training is provided, you will learn directly from experienced, qualified engineers, gaining real-world experience. You will complete a Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating.
GCSE or equivalent 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.
Switched On provides reactive and installation gas heating, plumbing, electrical, and renewable solutions across South West London.
https://www.switchedon.london (opens in new tab)
Successful completion of the programme may lead on to full-time employment.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SWITCHED ON LONDON LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028545.
Closes on Friday 29 May 2026
