Apprentice Plumber

Overview

Competitive pay for the Plumber Apprenticeship.

Course Title: MA in Plumbing & Heating - SVQ Level 3

Location: Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire

Contract Type: Fixed Term Apprenticeship

Salary: Offering the nationally agreed apprentice pay rates, plus excellent company benefits. (You will be paid for your normal working hours plus your attendance at college)

To be successful with your application you must live in a North Lanarkshire postcode.

Training Provider: SNIPEF - South Lanarkshire College

Start Date: 3 August 2026 (Provisional)

Course Length: The programme has an expected duration of approximately 3 years.

Entry Criteria for roles:

• Nat 5 English, Maths, preferably Physics / Pre-apprenticeship / Potential to work towards SVQ level 6 & 7.
• Candidates will undertake a pre-employment assessment and interview.

About apprenticeships at Mears Group:

Apprenticeships are an underpinning part of Mears' philosophy; we are committed to developing the next generation of our workforce. Many of our most senior people started their working life as an apprentice.

Whether you are fresh out of school or college or looking for a complete career change, Mears can offer you a great foundation to your future career and beyond.

All our Apprentices are paid the National Apprentice minimum wage, and you will be paid for your normal working hours plus your attendance at college with the opportunity to get real-life experiences, such as working in people's homes, getting involved in community projects and improving people's lives by being customer focused.

What does a life as a Plumber look like:

As a Plumber, you will be installing, commissioning and de-commissioning, repairing, and maintaining Gas systems and appliances. You will be able to provide our customers with products and services that help them have peace of mind by assisting them to understand how their appliances work and how to manage their energy usage efficiently.

The apprenticeship course will cover the following:

• Apply Health and Safety and Environmental Legislation in the Building Services Engineering Sector
• Establish and Maintain Good working Relationships in the Building Services Engineering Sector
• Perform Electrical Work on Mechanical Building Services Systems
• Install and Test Plumbing and Heating Systems
• Service and Maintain Plumbing and Heating Systems
• Commission Plumbing Systems
• Decommission Plumbing Systems
• Install Sheet Weathering Protection
• Emergent Technologies

What do you need to be a successful applicant:

• Potential to work at SCQF level 7
• The ability and desire to learn and develop a thorough knowledge of the skills, technology and safety procedures required to carry out the full range of tasks.
• You must live within a commutable distance to independently travel to and from the branch
• Strong communication skills
• Be able to establish and maintain good customer/client relationships.
• Candidates will undertake a pre-employment assessment

You must live within a North Lanarkshire postcode and be able to independently travel to and from the branch.

What will I learn through the apprenticeship programme?

With 30 years' experience of delivering market-leading repairs and maintenance services, Mears is trusted to deliver more than 6,000 repairs daily to a portfolio of more than 1,000,000 homes nationwide.

Mears Careers National Apprenticeship Scheme is designed to empower and challenge you; you will be trusted with real work and responsibility from the outset. During your apprenticeship, you will have a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn and will receive formal training coupled with working alongside our skilled workforce who will inspire and train you in the practical elements of the trade.

The Plumbing and Domestic Heating apprenticeship programme takes between 18 and 36 months to complete depending on previous experience and qualifications.

At the end of your apprenticeship, you will be registered on the GasSafe register for each appliance in which you are competent to undertake work on, and if you achieve a pass or distinction, you will be eligible to apply for membership with the IGEM, Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers as an Engineering Technician.

Roles in Gas engineering are physical in nature and may involve lifting and moving equipment, working at height, and working in confined spaces.

We are looking for people with integrity, who are self-reliant and highly motivated, with a natural willingness to get involved, someone who can solve problems and who takes pride in their work.

What you will get:

• Access to our wide range of colleague benefits at Mears Group, designed to save you money and benefit you as a colleague at Mears Group
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Chrome book provided - to support your studies
• Tools - We will help fund your first set of work tools
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more

Application Process:

All applicants must submit their CV and complete the apprenticeship questionnaire via the Mears Careers website.

If shortlisted, you will be contacted to confirm whether you have been selected for the next stage - this may be an assessment centre or an individual interview.

Please note: as part of the selection process, you will be required to complete a basic maths and English test, similar to the assessments needed to join the college.

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Vickie Rudge (Vickie.Rudge@mearsgroup.co.uk)

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this; we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

Closing date for applications: 8 March 2026