The Pilgrim Centre Brickhill Dr, Bedford, MK41 7PZ
BAM FM - L3 Plumbing Apprentice
Salary: £16,640 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 40
Closing Date: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
BAM FM - L3 Plumbing Apprentice
Suite C Emerald Court, The Pilgrim Centre Brickhill Dr, Bedford, MK41 7PZ
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Summary
What if an apprenticeship programme was just the start of your incredible journey? From skills to success, the possibilities are endless. With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow.
Checking for leaks, corrosion, and wear and reporting early signs of failure.
Updating CAFM system logs, completing job sheets, and ensuring compliance records are accurate.
Coordinating with site teams to plan maintenance in operational areas with minimal disruption.
Reactive Maintenance
Responding to leaks, burst pipes, or water ingress issues.
Unblocking toilets, sinks, gullies, and drainage systems as needed.
Diagnosing and fixing faulty pumps, heaters, pipework, or fittings.
Isolating water supplies to prevent property damage in emergencies.
Repairing or replacing fixtures and sanitaryware (taps, traps, flush valves, cisterns).
Addressing hot water failures or lack of flow/pressure issues.
Working closely with soft services, security, and FM coordinators to manage areas safely during repairs.
Documenting all reactive work in the CAFM system, including follow-on works if needed.
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
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Your training course
Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Your training plan
Our apprentice will attend college on a day release basis.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 3)
Maths (grade 3)
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
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Other requirements
A driving licence would be desirable
About this company
At BAM we imagine, create, and enrich buildings and infrastructure across the UK & Ireland. For over 150 years, we have dedicated ourselves to enhancing lives by creating sustainable environments and communities where people can live, work, and thrive. Our vision is to build a sustainable tomorrow and that is why we think beyond the build and focus on the bigger impact. It is how we make the iconic buildings and infrastructure that shape our society working collaboratively with our partners. We have 6500 employees and work in Construction, Civil Engineering, Ground Engineering, Energy, Property Development, Facilities Management and Site Solutions. When you work at BAM, safety is unconditional. It comes before profit. We take responsibility for ourselves and each other, and towards society at large. Onsite, on the road, at home and at the office. Don’t just take our word for it, we’re an award-winning company too, for a third year in a row we are positioned in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100! Employers
Once qualified, you will continue to work within the BAM FM team and have the opportunity to further develop your skills and undertake more training where desired.