Location
Hemel Hempstead and various site locations including Reading, Abingdon, Bicester, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Newbury, Basingstoke, Andover, Aylesbury, Witney, Maidenhead, and Slough.

Hours
8 hours per day, usually starting at 7:30am with a 1 hour lunch break. Finish times and working days to be confirmed. 40 hours per week.

Salary
£15,704 per year

About the Role
Join a large company specialising in plumbing work on new build properties for major builders such as Berkley, Taylor Wimpey, Bellway, and Pye Homes. This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience working within new build homes, learning plumbing, heating, renewable energy, general plumbing repairs and maintenance, central heating servicing and installation, boiler servicing and installation, and bathroom and kitchen installation. You will assist skilled plumbers, learning planning, selecting, sizing, installation, testing, commissioning, fault finding, diagnostics, rectification, routine service and maintenance, and decommissioning tasks.

You will learn to select materials, measure, mark, cut, and install components, interpret technical drawings, calculate material requirements, and carry out work to high standards of quality and speed. Safe working practices, including the use of hand and power tools and personal protective equipment (PPE), will be emphasised. You will maintain a clean and organised work environment, handle materials safely, and follow instructions from supervisors and managers. Opportunities to observe other trades on site will help you understand the sequence of work on building projects.

This apprenticeship includes regular training with Abingdon and Witney College or other training organisations, with at least 20% of your working hours spent in training or study. The apprenticeship duration is 4 years, with college attendance typically one day per week.

Qualifications
GCSEs in English (grade 4 and above), Maths (grade 4 and above), and Driving (grade Pass) are essential. Candidates with other relevant qualifications or industry experience are encouraged to inform the company, as the apprenticeship can be adjusted accordingly.

Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical thinking
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non-judgemental attitude
- Patience
- Physical fitness

Experience
No prior experience required; this apprenticeship is designed to provide comprehensive training and hands-on learning.

About You
You must be reliable, committed to starting and completing the apprenticeship, and able to travel to various site locations. The role involves hard work and heavy lifting. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and physical fitness are essential.