Apprentice Gas Engineer
Contract Type: Fixed‑Term Apprenticeship | Location: Caerphilly | Start: 03/08/2026 (Week 1), Apprenticeship course starts 21/09/2026. Expected duration: 48 months.
Hourly rates (including college attendance):
- Age 16–18: £8.00 per hour – 40 hrs/week
- Age 19–20: £11.06 per hour – 42.5 hrs/week
- Age 21+: £12.71 per hour – 42.5 hrs/week
Training provider: Coleg Y Cymoedd.
What a day as a Gas Engineer looks like
Assist with the installation, maintenance & repair of plumbing systems, diagnose and resolve faults, and provide customers with advice on appliance use and energy efficiency.
The apprenticeship course covers:
- Health & safety legislation, codes of practice and safe working practices
- Selection, planning, installation, testing, commissioning & de‑commissioning, service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of cold water, hot water, central heating, above ground drainage and rainwater systems
- Installation and testing of electrical components and control systems on plumbing & domestic heating systems
- Principles of domestic mechanical environmental technology systems
- Fuel combustion, ventilation and fuelling arrangements within a domestic environment
- High‑quality customer service and establishing the needs of others, respecting the working environment including customers’ properties
- Communication methods, clear, articulate and appropriate communication, adapting style to suit different situations
Qualifications and requirements
- GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4 or above
- Must live within the MK postcode
- Ability to travel to the college provider and branch when required
- A genuine desire to learn and develop strong technical knowledge, including safety procedures needed to carry out the full range of tasks
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain positive customer and client relationships
- Complete a basic maths and English assessment (required for the role)
What you will get
- Tools, Chromebook and uniform provided
- Industry‑recognised qualification
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- £250 contribution towards driving lessons
- Annual Mears Fun Day celebration
- Support from Mears Group Apprentice Ambassadors
- Apprenticeship events and reward trips
- Staff perks through Mears Rewards (discounts on groceries up to 10%, holidays, eye‑test vouchers, ShareSave scheme, etc.)
Application process
- Submit CV and complete apprenticeship questionnaire via the Mears Careers website
- If shortlisted, you will be contacted to confirm next stage (assessment centre or interview)
- During selection, a basic maths and English test must be completed
Legal information
All applicants must have the entitlement to work within the UK. Mears does not offer visa sponsorship.
All roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
We are a Disability Confident employer, providing equal opportunities for all.
We support the Armed Forces Covenant and hold a Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
In line with our commitment to social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share any background information during the application stages. These questions are optional and will not affect your application.
Equal opportunities: Mears respects diversity and offers full employment opportunities to all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, religious or philosophical belief.
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