Gas Apprentice

Summary

Hey there - are you excited about learning new skills and kick-starting your career as a Gas Engineer? You’ll work alongside a fab team of experienced engineers and join an organisation with a social purpose, making a real difference in people’s lives? We're looking for our next gas professionals, carrying out installations and servicing.

Wage

£14,995 a year

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In year 2 salary will progress in line with NMW. We offer a fantastic pension scheme and will match your contribution up to 9%. You can claim back for medical appointments, prescriptions and access thousands of retail discounts.

Training course

Gas engineering operative (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Friday - 7.5 hours per day (between 7.00am - 5.00pm). Start and finish times to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

As a Gas Apprentice, you’ll support the team in installing, maintaining, and repairing gas boilers, cylinders and heating systems.
You’ll work alongside a fab team of experienced gas professionals, carrying out day to day gas repairs in our properties. You’ll help with installations and complete routine checks, learning on the job.
On top of this you’ll be attending college and passing all your related coursework and exams to gain your Gas Operative Level 3 qualification.

Where you’ll work

Mobile Role
LS10 1FB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

Your training course

Gas engineering operative (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Comply with health and safety practices.
Install and commission a range of primary appliances, for example central heating boilers, gas cookers, space heaters.
Install and commission a range of secondary appliances, for example laundry appliances, water heaters and gas meters (not exceeding 6m3 in capacity).
Carry out testing and safety checks applicable to the appliance chimney or flue type.
Carry out routine maintenance and servicing of appliances and components.
Identify and rectify faults in appliances and components.
Decommission appliances and systems.
Isolate the electrical supply to the appliance.
Conduct electrical safety checks pre- and post-work.
Undertake and document risk assessments.
Source, read and follow technical documentation associated with equipment and installation requirements.
Select, use and maintain tools, equipment and test instrumentation.
Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Check and action inspection records and schedules.
Identify unsafe situations or conditions and take action under IGEM G/11 Gas industry unsafe situations procedure.
Use digital technology to access job, appliance and customer information.
Complete and maintain work records including appliance and customer data in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
Communicate verbally with customers, including the provision of guidance on energy and efficiency measures specific to the appliance or system being worked on.
Recycle, reuse, return defective components and dispose of waste.
Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Comply with health and safety practices.
Install and commission a range of primary appliances, for example central heating boilers, gas cookers, space heaters.
Install and commission a range of secondary appliances, for example laundry appliances, water heaters and gas meters (not exceeding 6m3 in capacity).
Carry out testing and safety checks applicable to the appliance chimney or flue type.
Carry out routine maintenance and servicing of appliances and components.
Identify and rectify faults in appliances and components.
Decommission appliances and systems.
Isolate the electrical supply to the appliance.
Conduct electrical safety checks pre- and post-work.
Undertake and document risk assessments.
Source, read and follow technical documentation associated with equipment and installation requirements.
Select, use and maintain tools, equipment and test instrumentation.
Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Check and action inspection records and schedules.
Identify unsafe situations or conditions and take action under IGEM G/11 Gas industry unsafe situations procedure.
Use digital technology to access job, appliance and customer information.
Complete and maintain work records including appliance and customer data in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
Communicate verbally with customers, including the provision of guidance on energy and efficiency measures specific to the appliance or system being worked on.
Recycle, reuse, return defective components and dispose of waste.
Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.

Your training plan

As part of this role, you’re expected to attend college one day a week or for block release and complete the required assignments, along with any associated tests for the Level 3 Gas Operative qualification.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths & English (grade Level 4 (C) or above)

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

Driven and self-motivated
Can manage own workload
Good practical skills
Methodical approach to work
A passion to learn and apply
Strong communication skills
Excellent teamwork skills

Other requirements

At YH, we’re actively building a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where everyone can contribute their best work and be themselves. We believe difference is what makes us stronger and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities we serve, so we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds for this role.

About this company

At Yorkshire Housing, we own and manage over 20,000 homes across the Yorkshire region. Providing our customers’ with a place they’re proud to call home is at the core of what we do. But our service doesn’t stop when the keys are in the door. As we continue to develop new homes and our customer base expands, it’s more important than ever that we have the right support to protect our most vulnerable customers, and that is where you could come in!

https://www.yorkshirehousing.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

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

Once your fully qualified we’d work with you to secure you an opportunity with us at Yorkshire Housing as we know good talent when we see it!

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

recruitment@yorkshirehousing.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000304152.

Apply now

Closes tomorrow (Sunday 16 March)

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Company’s application instructions

Please follow the online application steps and submit a CV stating qualifications / predicted grades, working/volunteer experience and any personal info. Please answer the required questions in detail. For more information about our apprenticeships, please visit the Yorkshire Housing website. Interviews /Assessment will take place April, May or June.

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