Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Apprenticeship - Brent

Company: Evolve Apprentices Ltd.
Location: Brent, HA9 0FJ
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: National Minimum Wage
Sector: Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
Ref: VAC-01113
Application Deadline Date: 08/05/2024
Start Date: 15/05/2024
Positions Available: 1
Working Week: Monday - Friday

Brief Description

We are looking for Brent borough residents who are interested in completing a Level 3 Plumbing & Domestic Heating apprenticeship. The successful candidate will spend 48 months working as an Electrical Apprentice as part of the CITB / Flexi-Job Shared Apprenticeship Scheme. Employed by Evolve Apprentices while completing the apprenticeship

Qualifications Required

English GCSE C/4 or above (or equivalent)
Maths GCSE C/4 or above (or equivalent)

Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Presentation skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness

Training to be Provided

Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment.

Future Prospects

To gain a qualification and build a career

Vacancy Detail

• Hourly wage
£5.28 to £10.42 (National Living Wage) or £13.15 (London Living Wage)
Statutory Sick and Holiday Pay + Bank Holiday Pay, automatic enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme, Apprenticeship Oyster Card available for first year travel discounts, TOTUM Discount Cards, course costs covered by Evolve.
• Working week
Monday-Friday, weekends may be an option. Minimum of 35 hours per week but potential for more. Approx. 8am - 5pm but hours will be confirmed by contractor after successfully passing the Stage 1 & 2 Interview.
• Expected apprenticeship duration.
48 months
• Apprenticeship level
Advanced Level Apprenticeship
Level 3 (GCSE)
What will the apprentice be doing?
Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technicians plan, select, install, service, commission and maintain all aspects of plumbing and heating systems inside and outside of a project. They are at the forefront of installing new and exciting environmental technologies like heat pumps, solar thermal systems, biomass boilers, and water recycling systems.

• Assist with unloading and moving of deliveries / systems on site
• Keep site tidy and safe in line with company health and safety policy
• Assisting with the installation of fixtures, pipes, sinks, toilets, showers / baths, and drainage
• Assisting with the installation and decommissioning of radiators, boilers, and other heating systems such as underfloor

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
The qualification you would be working to is the Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating (Standard) where we will be looking to partner with a college to provide the training.
This training will require you to attend college one day per week, you will be paid 7 hours on the day to do so. During half term breaks, you are to attend site 5 days a week unless you have outstanding assignments. You will be responsible to managing/arranging with your line manager.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
On completion of this apprenticeship, you can work as a qualified Junior Plumber where, with more experience, you can look to progress into a senior position, site/contracts/project management, self-employment, or plumbing & heating business owner.
You will be eligible for the Skilled Worker (Blue) CSCS Card after the level 3 qualification.

Other Information

We are looking for reliable candidates who are committed to starting and completing this apprenticeship, who have good timekeeping and attendance, who are as determined to gain the qualification alongside the work experience. We are committed to equality and diversity in the workplace.