Apprentice Gas Engineer

Apprentice Gas Engineer – Building Services Engineering (Plumbing and Heating)

Location: CaerphillyContract Type: Fixed Term Apprenticeship

Compensation & Hours

• Age 16–18: £8.00 per hour — 40 hours per week (including college)
• Age 19–20: £11.06 per hour — 42.5 hours per week (including college)
• Age 21+: £12.71 per hour — 42.5 hours per week (including college)

Training & Employment Start

You will join Mears Group in the week commencing 03/08/2026, with apprenticeship course starting 21/09/2026. Programme duration is approximately 48 months.

Course Content

• Health and safety legislation, codes of practice and safe working practices.
• Selection, planning, installation, testing, commissioning and de‑commissioning of plumbing systems.
• Service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair techniques on cold water, hot water, central heating, above ground drainage and rainwater systems.
• Installation and testing techniques for electrical components and control systems on plumbing and domestic heating systems.
• Principles of domestic mechanical environmental technology systems.
• Fuel combustion, ventilation and flue arrangements within a domestic environment.
• High‑quality customer service and establishing the needs of others (colleagues, customers, stakeholders).
• Respect for the working environment including customer properties.
• Communication methods and adapting communication style for different situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems.
• Diagnose and resolve faults.
• Provide customers with product and service information to aid understanding of appliance operation and energy usage.
• Adhere to health and safety legislation and codes of practice.
• Support learning of technical knowledge and safety procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above.
• Must live within the MK postcode area and be able to travel to the college provider and branch when required.
• Genuine desire to learn and develop strong technical knowledge.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive customer and client relationships.
• Complete basic maths and English assessment as part of the selection process.

Benefits

• Tools, Chromebook and uniform supplied.
• Industry‑recognised qualification.
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• £250 contribution towards driving lessons.
• Annual Mears Fun Day company 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.

Equal Opportunities

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK; Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. We are a Disability Confident employer and provide equal opportunities for all applicants.

Application Process

Submit CV and complete the apprenticeship questionnaire via the Mears Careers website. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an assessment centre or individual interview. A basic maths and English test will be required.

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