Whether you are brand new to the industry or have some experience, we can provide all the training required to transform you into a well-respected and skilled plumbing & heating engineer. Work includes gas/oil boiler installation, plumbing, central heating servicing & domestic AC.
Annual wage: £17,667 a year Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Training course: Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 5.00pm.
45.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 02 October 2026
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 1
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
- 4 days per week hands-on experience working within customers’ homes learning: Plumbing, Heating, Gas, Oil & LPG
- General plumbing repairs & maintenance
- Central heating servicing & installation
- Boiler servicing & installation
- Bathrooms & kitchen installation
Where you'll work
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE
Your training course
Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Your training plan
- 1 day per week at college undertaking a Level 3 Plumbing & Heating qualification
- Within 2 years you will be a fully qualified plumber
- Progression once qualified would be to continue gaining new qualifications including Gas, LPG & Oil
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
- Science (grade 4 or above)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Creative
- Full UK Driving License
About this company
"Shropshire's Most Reputable Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Engineers With The Fastest Response Time" We cover All Aspects Of Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Boilers, Gas, Oil, LPG, Heat Pumps & Air Conditioning From A Dripping Tap To a Full Heating System InstallationAll of our gas boiler installations include a 10 year parts & labour guaranteeAll of our employees start as an apprentice and are trained one on one with the business owner George Whitfield.
https://www.WhitfieldPlumbing.co.uk (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
If you work hard and dedicate yourself 100% to completing your apprenticeship, we will offer you a full-time employed job, company van & the opportunity to possibly train your own apprentice.
Typical salary for an employee with 5 years’ experience at Whitfield's would earn £40,000 - £50,000 per year.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Whitfield Plumbing & Heating
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012036.
Closes on Thursday 01 October 2026
#J-18808-Ljbffr
