Training course: Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Hours Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm 35.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 08 June 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 water hygiene, Legionella compliance, and general plumbing works across commercial and domestic sites
Support engineers with TMV servicing, inspections, remedial works, and completion of site paperwork/logbooks
Learn safe working practices, customer service skills, and how to work professionally within care homes, assisted living sites, and commercial environments
Carry out site tidying, maintain a clean working environment, and keep the company van and tools organised and in good condition
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
EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP
Your training course
Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Your training plan
At East Sussex College you will be completing the Level 3 Plumbing Apprenticeship. This apprenticeship will include Knowledge, Skills, Behaviour, Diploma (if included), Functional Skills (if required).
You will be required to attend the Eastbourne campus for your lesson, you will also have an assessor who will support you alongside your apprenticeship, setting you assignments, completing observations and progress reviews every 10 - 12 weeks.
At East Sussex College you will study further topics including Health & Safety, and Equality & Diversity and professional development.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths and English (grade C/4 or above (or equivalent))
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
Initiative
Punctual
Reliable
Good time management
Willingness to learn
Professional manner
Work independently at times
Good written skills
Other requirements
Early starts and travel to different sites across Sussex and surrounding areas
Work will take place in care homes, assisted living sites, commercial, and domestic properties
Role involves physical/manual work including lifting, carrying equipment, and working in plant rooms or confined spaces
Professional appearance and manner required when dealing with vulnerable residents and clients
Successful candidate must be reliable, punctual, and willing to work both independently and as part of a team
Opportunity to gain industry qualifications and long-term career progression in plumbing and water hygiene
Basic DBS check may be required due to work within care and supported living environments
About this company
GJM Domestic and Commercial Services is a growing plumbing, water hygiene, and Legionella compliance company based in East Sussex. We work across domestic, commercial, care, and assisted living environments, providing professional water safety management, plumbing maintenance, inspections, monitoring, and remedial works.
Possibility for company van after probationary period.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You'll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Potential permanent full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MR GREG JAMES MINTO
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031971.