Building Services Apprentice - Craft Programme VITAL ENERGI UTILITIES LIMITED
You will gain experience with work placements across various departments, learning alongside a team of energy centre installation operatives, pre-fab, O&M and HIU engineers. Working on Heat Networks, Energy Centres, Plate Heat Exchangers, Heat Interface Units & Metering & Billing Solutions you will help us to shape the future of energy provision.
Closing date: 30 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£14,000.00
• EAP scheme • Contributory Company Pension Scheme • Non-contributory death-in-service insurance • 33 Days Holiday including Bank Holidays • On-site Gym & Well-being facility at the Head Office • All tools/PPE/Uniform supplied for relevant roles
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Working week
Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30, 40 hours per week. May require travel to sites nationally
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
36 Months
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Possible start date
11 Sep 2023
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Date posted
16 Feb 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000132166
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Positions
4 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Learn pipework fabrication and jointing techniques for industrial and commercial systems, including prefabricated and/or modularised components and distribution systems
- Develop your welding skills on a wide range of materials working towards a Class 1 standard
- Carry out the installation of plumbing and heating systems including accurate measuring, marking, cutting, bending and jointing metallic and non-metallic pipework
- Understand and apply electro fusion jointing techniques on our heat networks
- Assist testing and commissioning activities on site
- Carry out planned energy centre and residential accommodation maintenance with our O&M teams
- Understand installation techniques for metering & billing solutions
- Understand H&S requirements and how to comply with safe working practices
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Level 3 Building Services Craftsperson
- Attend City of Liverpool College and/or Vital Energi Training Centre at Blackburn, Lancashire on day release
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Progression to a Level 4 Apprenticeship in chosen field
- Careers in pipefitting and welding with opportunities to progress to Site Supervisor, Team Leader or Site Manager
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Design & Technology (Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Engineering (Grade 4) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
VITAL ENERGI UTILITIES LIMITED
https://www.vitalenergi.co.uk/
Address
Century House
Roman Road
Blackburn
BB1 2LD
Contact
Training
Training provider
THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Building services engineering craftsperson
Level 3 (A level)
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