Gain hands-on experience while training as a Plumbing & Domestic Heating Technician with ODS. You’ll work alongside skilled engineers, learn industry-standard techniques and complete a Level 3 apprenticeship with clear progression and professional recognition.
Annual wage: £15,434.20 a year
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Training course: Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Hours
8:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am - 3:30pm Friday, 30-min break
37.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
Positions available: 3
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.
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
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Qualifications included:
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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.
Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to complete a series of initial assessments, essential eligibility checks and a phone interview to find out more about the apprenticeship process and training. As a new apprenticeship applicant, you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments, please call us on 01235 216216.
By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible.
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £8.00 per hour from April 2025. This applies to 16 - 18-year-old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The wage for apprentices applies to time spent on the job, plus time spent in college.
Oxford Direct Services (ODS) delivers high-quality, cost-effective public and commercial services on behalf of Oxford City Council. We are committed to “doing good business that’s good for everyone” and operate in line with our CARES values: Commitment, Aspiration, Respect, Engagement and Safety.
https://www.odsgroup.co.uk (opens in new tab)
On successful completion, there may be opportunities to progress into a qualified Plumbing & Domestic Heating Technician role within ODS, with further development including professional registration (EngTech) and industry certification.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029014.
Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026
