Engineering Technician Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for an engineer to be trained on the HVAC/Commissioning side and/or the Water treatment & Water hygiene side of the business. These roles might cross/depending on where the right skill set can be applied to the best level. Full support for training offered. CSCS skill card will be required - we will assist with applying.

Wage

£15,747 a year

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Training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 08.00 - 16.30. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required (depending on business needs). We will always check your availability prior to any out of hours works arrangements.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Responsibilities - To include but not limited to:

To offer support to Commissioning & Water Treatment Engineers. Working closely with your supervisor and the engineering team, following the correct procedures to BSRIA guidelines and when needed CIBSE Codes A & W.
To compile correct computer-generated test sheets and engineers’ reports using our master templates, initially with some training and guidance as required.
Always wear company clothing and appropriate PPE.
Help with producing Risk Assessments and Method Statements required for individual projects.
Proficient with use of Office suite programs (Word, Excel spreadsheets). Computer literate.
Some understanding of building, engineering, M & E industry desired.
Carry out all reasonable tasks or projects as requested.
To follow instructions as given by project managers/lead engineers.
To abide to company rules, Health and Safety and Quality policies.
Ensure employee handbook has been read and understood fully.
Always behave respectfully towards customers, work colleagues and office staff.
Always promote a professional company image.
Never make a promise we cannot keep.

Key Tasks:

Performing air and water balancing and HVAC systems validations to CIBSE Codes and BSRIA Guidelines, always with a positive outlook and can-do attitude, proactive troubleshooting.
To assist the commissioning and water treatment teams when required.
To follow the correct procedures for setting up and flushing closed low and chilled water systems to BSRIA guidelines.
Understanding L8 water compliance.
Be willing to participate in any company training. days/programs provided to improve development.
Be prepared to travel and stay away as necessary to complete your work and always look for opportunities to improve standards.
Follow company processes relating to all aspects of your work, showing respect to all staff and colleagues.
Report any issues to your project manager / lead engineer.
To generate test sheets and reports in a timely manner.

Where you'll work

3 DE GREY SQUARE
DE GREY ROAD
COLCHESTER
CO4 5YQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

CHELMSFORD COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Apply team working principles.
Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Apply team working principles.
Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.

Your training plan

Day release - One day per week based in college.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade Grade 9-4 or equivalent)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail

Other requirements

The position requires daily travel to our clients’ sites. You will be paired with a senior engineer and likely to travel with them in a company vehicle, occasional travel by public transport may be required. Therefore, the role is suited to someone who is not only technically minded, but also enjoys variety and flexibility and holds a full driving licence (or is learning to drive).

About this company

Comfort Services Group is a specialist in Air Movement & Water Treatment Services. We have been providing quality environmental commissioning and water treatment services for almost 20 years now and have a long-standing relationship with our clients’ base across commercial and private sectors. Our experienced engineers are highly skilled and proficient in delivering second-to-none services, including HVAC commissioning, water treatment in both closed circuit (heating and chilled water systems) and domestic systems, chlorinations, tank cleaning, provision of risk assessments and logbooks, environmental testing and air sampling services.

After this apprenticeship

Potential full-time role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHELMSFORD COLLEGE

David Cornwell

CornwellD@Chelmsford.ac.uk

01245 293119

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318223.

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Closes on Thursday 12 June 2025

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