We are recruiting a Technical Apprentice to join our growing team.
You will work alongside our experienced estimators and project managers, gaining practical experience across both disciplines. Over time, the role is designed to develop into a hybrid technical
position.
Annual wage: £15,184 a year
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Training course: Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)
Hours
Office Based Monday to Friday shifts 9am - 5pm.
36.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 01 August 2026
Duration: 2 Years 8 Months
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 a Technical Apprentice, you will support the commercial and project delivery teams on live projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
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 & CITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM
Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)
This role will be delivered alongside the Advanced Building Services Design Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3), provided through South & City College Birmingham (SCCB) on a day-release basis.
GCSE 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.
L Darby & Son Ltd is a long-established mechanical building services contractor based in Coventry, operating across the West Midlands and surrounding regions. Founded in 1946, we specialise in the
installation of mechanical services within commercial and public sector buildings.
Our work includes heating, ventilation, air conditioning, hot and cold water systems, and associated mechanical building services. We deliver projects across a wide range of sectors, including
education, healthcare, commercial, and industrial buildings, working closely with clients, consultants, and contractors to provide reliable, high-quality solutions.
As a family-run business with decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on our professional standards, technical expertise, and long-term client relationships. We place real value on developing our people, offering structured training, mentoring, and clear career progression, making us an excellent place for someone looking to build a long-term career.
https://ldarbyandson.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
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.
Successful completion of the apprenticeship offers the opportunity for permanent employment and continued career progression within the business.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
L.DARBY & SON LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035950.
Closes on Tuesday 23 June 2026
