Location: Greenwich, London
Employment Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 40 hours per week
Apprenticeship Duration: Up to 48 months
Eligibility: Greenwich borough residents only
This role is being supported through the Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), a fully funded programme helping people access employment opportunities that contribute to a greener economy. The programme supports candidates into roles across sustainability, energy efficiency, retrofit, environmental services and green construction.
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join a Plumbing & Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship in Greenwich.
As an apprentice, you will combine practical, on-the-job experience with formal training, developing the skills needed to become a qualified plumbing and domestic heating technician. You will work alongside experienced professionals and progressively take on more responsibility as your skills develop.
The role can involve working both inside and outside properties and will provide experience across a wide range of plumbing and heating systems.
Greenwich borough residents only
40 hours per week
Typical start time between 7:00am and 8:00am
Includes 8 hours of paid college/training time
Apprenticeship duration of up to 48 months, depending on previous qualifications
The role involves manual handling of loads up to 25kg
You may work outdoors and on uneven terrain
Candidates must be committed to completing the apprenticeship and progressing towards becoming a qualified plumber
As you develop throughout the apprenticeship, you will learn to:
Measure, cut, bend and connect metallic and plastic pipework
Carry out first and second fix plumbing work
Install and maintain plumbing and domestic heating systems
Work with equipment including water pumps, thermostats, pressure relief valves and other plumbing and heating components
Install waste, soil stack and rainwater pipework
Assist with the installation, commissioning and decommissioning of equipment and appliances
Work from drawings and specifications
Identify the correct materials required for installations
Follow health and safety procedures and industry standards
Work alongside experienced tradespeople and other site teams
Develop the ability to work independently as your skills and confidence progress
Level 2 Plumbing Studies Diploma
English and Maths at GCSE Grade 3 or above, or Functional Skills Level 1 or above
Strong interest in becoming a qualified plumber
