At a Glance
- Tasks: Gain hands-on experience in gas engineering while working towards a Level 3 qualification.
- Company: Join a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to outstanding customer service and community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, health plans, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a rewarding industry with practical skills and support.
- Qualifications: Minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including Maths and English.
The predicted salary is between 20966 - 20966 £ per year.
Fixed term contract for 18 months which includes EPA stage in Banbury.
Starting salary year 1: £20,966.40 per year, 40 hours per week.
Our Apprenticeship programme gives you hands-on experience while working towards a qualification in partnership with our training provider, Abingdon and Witney. Gas Engineering apprentices will work alongside fully qualified gas engineers on various types of gas appliances, including servicing, repairs, maintenance, and installations of new appliances and heating systems, gaining as much experience as possible while also attending day release at college. You will gain a Domestic Natural Gas Installation and Maintenance – Level 3, nationally recognised qualification at the end. All of this will be supported by the team around you, ensuring you are getting the best out of your apprenticeship!
What will you do?
You will work in a team in the Banbury region. This opportunity will give you a chance to earn valuable practical experience in providing reactive gas maintenance.
Skills and Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including/or equivalent in Maths and English.
- A keen interest in practical and technically challenging workloads within a rewarding gas and renewable industry.
- Good practical and problem-solving skills.
- Hold a full UK driving license, or be willing to undertake driving lessons with a view to holding a full UK driving license, in order to drive a company vehicle on completion of your apprenticeship.
Why work for us?
Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary Group’s organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing first-class customer service.
Our Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave.
- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary.
- Life Assurance.
- Employee Advice Service including counselling.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Voluntary health plans.
- Employee discounts.
- Wellbeing support and tools.
- Employee recognition scheme.
Closing Date: 29 July 2026.
As part of the application process, your details will be shared with the training provider who may contact you to complete a further application. Both applications will form part of our overall application review process. Before you apply, please ensure you have an updated copy of your CV. If you're unsure about any details or have questions about the role, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – apprenticeships@sanctuary.co.uk.
We reserve the right, depending on application numbers, to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team.
Check out our Apprentice page to find the process, apprentice stories, FAQs, and much more - Apprenticeships | Sanctuary.
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
Apprentice - Gas Engineering Level 3 employer: Sanctuary Group
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its employees. With generous benefits such as up to 30 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and access to wellbeing support, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles. Working in Sheffield, you will be part of a dedicated team making a meaningful impact on the community while enjoying the advantages of a not-for-profit organisation focused on improving lives.
