Apprentice Gas Engineer
About The Position
This is a 4-year plumbing and domestic heating apprenticeship working alongside gas safe engineers and plumbers learning new skills on the job and also in college. While completing your apprenticeship you will be supported in learning and providing excellent customer service to all customers. You will be assisting with repairs and maintenance on a full range of heating systems, as well as assisting with the installation of new and refurbished heating systems using a full range of techniques and materials. You will also assist with routine testing and inspection of all types of gas/heating systems. Adhering to existing working practices, methods, procedures and undertaking relevant training. Complying with relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures. The training will take place weekly during term time in a college (college dependent on area).
Requirements
- A genuine interest in working in the gas industry.
- A GCSE or equivalent standard in Maths and English (Grade 4 or above).
- A positive approach to completing relevant courses and qualifications.
- Flexibility towards varied work and schedules.
- Excellent customer service skills and punctuality.
- Ability to demonstrate organisational and planning skills.
Responsibilities
- Providing excellent customer service to all customers.
- Assisting with repairs and maintenance on a full range of heating systems.
- Assisting with the installation of new and refurbished heating systems using a full range of techniques and materials.
- Assisting with routine testing and inspection of all types of gas/heating systems.
- Adhering to existing working practices, methods, procedures and undertaking relevant training.
- Complying with relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.
Benefits
- A range of flexible working options.
- 27 days paid annual leave (rising one day per year after 3, 5 and 7 years’ service) in addition to 8 bank holidays.
- 6 additional days for volunteering.
- Long-term and serious illness payment support scheme
- Up to 9% employer’s contribution to the pension scheme (match funded).
- £250 annual ‘Live and Learn’ allowance to spend on learning any new skill.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and health and wellbeing initiatives.
- A wide variety of exciting learning and development opportunities.
- Interest free loans to assist with the purchase of tools, computer equipment and travel season tickets.
- Monthly staff lottery scheme.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
