Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprentice
Ref: 165449
Salary: £24,521 p.a. plus benefits and tool allowance
37 hours per week
At Swindon Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that’s who we’re doing it for – the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, you’ll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. It’s all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
We are looking for an Electrical Installation and maintenance Apprentice, based within the Swindon areas of Wiltshire, to assist with the service delivery of planned and reactive maintenance work.
This is a fixed term contract in accordance with the length of the apprenticeship.
You will be qualified to:
- 4 GCSEs at grade C or above including Math and English.
- Numerate and literate
- Ability to learn and to apply knowledge in a practical setting
- Willingness to learn to drive - hold at least a provisional driving license or will obtain a provisional driving license upon appointment and pass the SBC transport driver assessment.
- Some experience of dealing with the public
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people
- Can demonstrate the ability to solve practical problems
- Shows a basic understanding of the work of the relevant trade.
The Job requirements are:
- Support and assist the service to carry out Gas maintenance work.
- Must attend internal and external training to extend knowledge in any necessary trade skill areas
- To attain apprenticeship level 2 and Level 3, Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician (Level 3)
- Gain Knowledge on Statutory and non-statutory requirements.
- Continue to gain experience in the use of data recording and analysing equipment.
- To maintain the highest level in customer care and in line with service standards.
The successful candidate will:
- Have good communication and organisational skills and be able to work in a methodical and calm manner
- Ensure accuracy and pay attention to details
- Be self-motivated and able to work within a team
- Can use own initiative
- Have the ability to work under pressure achieving Client Service Level’s and Key Performance Indicators and to specified deadlines
- Be presentable, wear uniform supplied and able to undertake duties in line with Managements’ recommendations, instructions, company policy, and in accordance with client requirements
- Be competent in the use of data recording and analysing equipment.
Applicants must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act – for the effective performance of a customer-facing role).
Your next package
Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.
As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.
For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It’s why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you’ll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We’ll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we’ll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you’ll be proud to say it was made better with you.
Please see our Vision and Values page for more details and our new Swindon Plan.
Your next steps
Please read the role profile, which is available in the documents section to the righthand side of the page. To submit an application for this role, select Quick Apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so early applications are encouraged.
For further information about the role please contact John Rae, Gas Supervisor, Operations at [email protected].
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.
If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application, please email [email protected]
Closing date: 8 July 2026
Interview date: 21 July 2026 in person
