Domestic Heating and Plumbing Engineer Apprentice

Summary

Kickstart your career with a well-established, family-run plumbing and heating company. You'll gain hands-on experience and expert training which will allow you to develop your career - all in a supportive team that values your contribution. This is a great opportunity to become a qualified Plumbing & Gas Engineer in a reputable company.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Gas engineering operative (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm (1 hour lunch)

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

Installation: Installing plumbing and heating systems including pipes, fixtures, water heaters, and heating systems in residential properties
Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance on heating and plumbing systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety regulations
Repair: Diagnosing issues with heating or plumbing systems and executing repairs efficiently while minimising disruption to clients.
Customer service: Interacting with customers in a friendly manner, providing clear explanations of work carried out, and ensuring that their needs are met
Compliance: Ensuring all work complies with local building codes and safety standards
Documentation: Keeping accurate records of work completed, materials used, and time spent on each job
Collaboration: Collaborating with other team members to ensure efficient service and solutions
Training: Participating in ongoing training to stay updated on industry developments and best practices

Where you’ll work

DRIVERS WHARF
NORTHAM ROAD
SOUTHAMPTON
SO14 0PF

Training

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

College or training organisation

SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP

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

Gas Engineering Operative Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard
The apprentice will train at Eastleigh College on either a block or day release model

More training information

Eastleigh College has been an established provider of full-time courses and apprenticeships for over 60 years, specialising in technical and professional courses that best prepare you for your future.

This apprenticeship standard covers the core skills, knowledge and behaviours to demonstrate competency of a Gas Engineering Operative and covers key requirements to include:

Health, safety and environmental legislation and regulations applicable to work in the gas industry
Safe gas and electrical installation, commissioning, decommissioning and/or ongoing service and repair procedures of gas installations and appliances needed to establish the safe operation of the equipment and installation in accordance with industry standards
Gas and electrical theories and procedures involved in the practical installation, commissioning, decommissioning and/or ongoing service and repair of gas installations, appliances and associated equipment
Relevant electrical/mechanical principles and how they are applied in work processes and procedures
Up to date energy efficiency advice and guidance to be given to the customer
Current regulatory compliance, current Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations and the current Electricity at Work Regulations
You will develop your skills, knowledge and behaviours through on and off-the-job training and are expected to attend College on a block release basis

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Other in:

English (grade Level 2)
Maths (grade Level 2)
Plumbing (grade Level 2)

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
Team working

About this company

We are a family-run plumbing and domestic gas engineering company established over 40 years ago and have had a strong commitment to providing high-quality installations, maintenance, and repair services. We are wholly owned by Hardings UK Limited which is a large property investment / development company based out of the same premises in Northam Southampton. Our team is dedicated to ensuring the safety and satisfaction of our clients while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member can thrive. We pride ourselves on our family values and strive to create lasting relationships with both our employees and customers. Our work is driven from an extensive customer base as well as undertaking work for our Holding Company and related companies.

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

Company benefits

Opportunity for career progression within our family-run business. Ongoing professional development and training programmes. A supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration. Future entitlement to pension scheme.

After this apprenticeship

Become a fully qualified Gas and Plumbing Engineer
Ongoing professional development

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