Apprentice Industrial Plumbing and Heating Engineer in Birmingham

As the UK's largest independent engineering and services business, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach has enabled us to work on fantastic, ground-breaking projects, providing innovative solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Our values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence form the foundation of our company and guide the way we work and behave.

At NG Bailey, we recognise the importance of having apprentices in our workforce. Our industry-leading approach develops the behaviours, skills, knowledge, and experience our apprentices need to build a successful career. We work in partnership with a national network of colleges to offer some of the best training in the industry. Apprenticeships are available for anyone over 16 years of age and offer you the opportunity to earn a wage and work full time in your chosen trade area, developing your skills in a real working environment from day one and putting the skills you learn at college directly into practice at work.

Are you looking to kick-start your career as an Industrial Plumbing and Heating Engineer? Do you want to install, inspect, and test the mechanical pipework in high specification building projects? Do you want to work on exciting projects that challenge you daily and get paid while you do it? If the answer to these questions is yes, then join NG Bailey and be part of the next generation of people who design and build our cities, new nuclear power stations, hospitals, theme parks, or help save the environment by participating in early work for wind farms and battery factories.

A typical day will be diverse, challenging and very rewarding. We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic people to join our experienced Engineering team, where you can learn from the industry's best.

As an NG Bailey apprentice you will:

• Train at one of the top performing colleges or training providers in the country.
• Learn about our award-winning approach to working safely.
• Work indoors, outdoors, in confined spaces and at height.
• Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home.
• Develop great working relationships with some of the industry's most talented people.
• Have a strong support network giving you the chance to build your confidence and use your initiative.

You will learn to:

• Install mechanical services (e.g. heating and chilled systems, fan coil units, radiators, boilers, chilled beams, radiant panels).
• Read and understand engineering drawings for valve set-ups and the ways to route pipework.
• Inspect and test pneumatic systems (air) and hydraulic systems (water).
• Diagnose and rectify faults on pipework.
• Use small hand tools such as pipe slices, pipe cutters, etc.
• Operate electrical tools such as crimpers, pistol drills and SDS drills.
• Install the systems needed for heating and chilled systems (brackets, pipework, etc.).

We are looking for people who:

• Are keen to learn.
• Share our values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence.
• Are organised and well prepared with excellent time-keeping and attendance.
• Enjoy practical working with good hand coordination.
• Enjoy working in a team.
• Can follow instructions and work under pressure.
• Can act independently.

You will attend Leeds College of Building on block release to complete the Level 3 Building Services Engineering Craftsperson Apprenticeship. In addition, you will regularly attend in-house training and development as part of the programme.

To apply you need:

• 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C/4 or above in English Language, Maths and Science.
• Grade C/4 or above in Scottish National 5 or Scottish Intermediate (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science.

Please note that any job offer will be subject to satisfactory security clearance checks as required by the Ministry of Defence. To be eligible for an apprenticeship you:

• Must be able to complete the apprenticeship within the required time, including the End-Point Assessment.
• Must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England.
• Must be ordinarily resident in the UK or its territories for at least 3 years before starting the apprenticeship.

Further eligibility details can be found online at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory eligibility checks.

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What happens next? If we like what we see on your application, you will be invited to undertake a telephone interview. If we then wish to progress your application further, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre at which we will shortlist for final interviews.

PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE BEFORE THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE IF A LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. EARLY APPLICATION IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED.

NG Bailey is an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants will receive equal treatment within their application and selection process.