Apprentice - Commercial Plumbing

Overview

Location: E Prescot Rd, Liverpool L14 5AB

Salary: £17,000

Start Date: ASAP

Better places, thriving communities. At Mitie, we\’re the UK\’s leading facilities management and professional services company. We deliver critical services that power businesses, communities, and individuals across the nation. Joining Mitie means being part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the passion to make a difference. We’re here to help you kick off your career with purpose, passion, and plenty of support.

Mitie manages the Hard Facilities Management for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital as part of a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract that began in 2015 and runs for 30 years. This means we are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the main hospital buildings – and as an apprentice, you’ll play a key role in keeping vital systems running safely and efficiently.

What You\’ll Be Doing

• Developing core skills and knowledge to install, maintain, and repair plumbing and heating systems in a non-domestic environment.
• Carry out preparatory work for the installation of non-domestic plumbing systems.
• Install, test, and commission non-domestic plumbing systems in line with design criteria, manufacturers\’ guidance, regulatory requirements, and industry-recognised standards.
• Perform routine service and maintenance procedures on non-domestic plumbing systems.
• Carry out fault finding, diagnosis, and rectification on non-domestic plumbing systems.
• Assisting with planned routine maintenance as well as reactive repair tasks.
• Collaborating with experienced professionals to gain hands-on experience and learn industry best practices.
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) standards, making safety and sustainability a priority in every task.

Apprenticeship Details

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto a Level 3 Plumbing and Heating Technician qualification (Non-Domestic Plumbing Technician pathway) with Liverpool College, which normally runs for four years. You will receive 1-2-1 advice and support, access to e-learning materials, and guidance from a whole team of experts on hand for technical knowledge at your site. Our dedicated Apprenticeship Team will support you every step of the way, helping you make the most of your opportunities and to achieve the goals you already have – and those you have yet to discover.

About You / Requirements

• A keen interest in your chosen field.
• The ability to think critically and find solutions.
• Dedication to completing your apprenticeship and growing with Mitie.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grades 4-9 or equivalent) or Scottish National 5 certificates (Grade A-C). Certificates must be provided at the interview stage.

No prior experience? No problem! If you\’re enthusiastic and ready to learn, we\’ll give you all the tools you need to succeed.

Benefits

Our market-leading offering provides benefits that support your lifestyle, including:

• A virtual GP service for you and your household
• Salary Finance for financial wellbeing (e.g., access to earned pay before payday for a small fee)
• A flexible lifestyle benefits platform (Choices) with options like extra holiday, critical illness cover, dental and tech purchases
• MiDeals for high street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme
• Life cover up to four times salary, enhanced pension contributions, save-as-you-earn, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan
• Recognition through Mitie Stars with monthly prizes and annual top prize

We’re committed to inclusive recruitment. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us.