Trainee Kitchen Appliance Installer ( Gas Operative Level 3 apprenticeship )

Summary

This apprenticeship provides the right opportunity for someone starting out in the kitchen appliance installation field, an environment to learn and gain experience on the job.

Wage

£14,526.20 a year

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£7.55 per hour for the first year.

Training course

Gas engineering operative (level 3)

Hours

Monday-Friday 9am- 5pm Please note, work hours are not consistent, and candidate must be comfortable with early starts/late finishes.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 19 May 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

6

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

Observe, learn and understand a wide range of installation skills and processes, while working with experienced installers
Assist with the delivery, removal and installation of kitchen appliances to customer’s houses or construction sites
Arrive at job location / depot at the scheduled time
Handle, lift and manoeuvre appliances into the correct location as part of a team, avoiding damage to the customers property and the appliances
Unloading / loading tools and equipment
Follow instructions and carry them out in a timely manner
Ensure that work is carried out in accordance with Health and Safety procedures, and manufacturers’ instructions
Attend and participate in meetings and training when required.
Other duties as appropriate to the role.
You are expected to gather training information to assist in the completion of your portfolio, and to attend meetings to discuss the progress of the portfolio with your line manager
Attendance of your course day of the training centre is mandatory

Where you’ll work

UNIT 5B
MOTORWAY IND ESTATE
BABBAGE ROAD
STEVENAGE
SG1 2EQ

Training

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

College or training organisation

NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE COLLEGE

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

Training will be held at North Hertfordshire College, Engineering campus

More training information

You will work for 4 out of 5 days with your employer and spend 1 day in the college

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Other in:

Plumbing (grade Pass)

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
Customer care skills
Team working

About this company

Our company story is as unique as our name! Founded by Mathew Pitt in 2005, Matt was originally an Installer that went on to provide installation services to small white goods distribution companies. We have since grown to become the largest independent installer of white goods in the U.K. with full nationwide coverage. From its very inception through to the present day, Kaboodle’s success has been built around our relentless passion to provide the perfect, all inclusive project management supply and installation service, which ultimately saves our customer’s time and money. We are the partner of choice for many if the U.K.’s leading premium kitchen appliance brands and house builders.

Company benefits

Health Cash Plan Employee Assistance Program Subsidised gym membership High street discounts and perks Cycle To Work Scheme

After this apprenticeship

There is the possibility of a permanent position, with other progression opportunities once the apprenticeship is complete

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