Apprentice Plumber
UNIVERSAL M AND E LTD
Chiswick London, London
Closes in 13 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 June 2026
Contents
Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing company. As UME continues to expand, we are seeking to employ two Apprentice Plumber to become an integral part of our team and contribute to our ongoing success and growth.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
8am to 4pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 July 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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2
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
The Apprentice Plumber will support the plumbing and mechanical teams in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems across commercial and retail sites. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience while completing a
recognised apprenticeship qualification with supported study.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist qualified plumbers and engineers with the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems
- Support with pipework installation, fittings, and basic plumbing tasks under supervision
- Learn how to diagnose faults and assist with repairs and system maintenance
- Follow all health and safety procedures on site
- Maintain tools and equipment in good working order
- Accurately complete any required documentation or reports as directed
- Attend college or training sessions as part of the apprenticeship programme
- Work collaboratively with the wider mechanical and engineering teams
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- 344 Chiswick High Rd, Chiswick London, W4 5TA
- 82 Dudden Hill Ln, London, NW10 1DR
- 201 Old St, London, EC1V 9QN
- 87 135 Brompton Rd,, London, SW1X 7XL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EALING, HAMMERSMITH & WEST LONDON COLLEGE
Training course
Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Operate in a safe working manner by adhering to health and safety legislation, approved codes of practice and guidance and applying safe working practices.
- Carry out and apply the common processes and techniques used in the installation and test of plumbing and domestic heating systems (cold water, hot water, central heating and sanitary appliances and pipework).
- Carry out and apply the common processes and techniques used in the installation and test of rainwater systems.
- Plan tasks within plumbing and domestic heating systems industry.
- Identify and document hazards for the plumbing and domestic heating systems work. Apply control measures.
- Carry out commission and handover procedures and techniques on plumbing and domestic heating systems (cold water, hot water, central heating, sanitary appliances, and rainwater).
- Install, test, and commission, electrical and electrical control systems applicable to plumbing and domestic heating systems.
- Perform routine service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on the non-electrical components of plumbing and domestic heating systems.
- Perform routine service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on electrical and electrical control systems applicable to plumbing and domestic heating systems including industry safe isolation procedures.
- Decommission plumbing and domestic heating systems.
- Decommission electrical and electrical control systems applicable to plumbing and domestic heating systems.
- Plan, size and select cold and hot systems to meet customer’s needs in accordance with manufacturers guidance, regulatory requirements and industry recognised standards and procedures.
- Plan, size and select domestic heating and rainwater systems to meet customers' needs in accordance with manufacturers' guidance, regulatory requirements and industry recognised standards and procedures.
- Carry out and apply the common installation processes and techniques used in the installation and maintenance of natural gas systems (up to 35mm R1¼) and natural gas fired hot water and central heating appliances (up to 70kW net heat input) in the workplace.
- Install, purge, test, commission and handover low pressure natural gas systems (up to 35mm R1¼) and natural gas fired hot water and central heating appliances (up to 70kW net heat input).
- Perform routine service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on low pressure Natural Gas systems (up to 35mm R1¼) and Natural Gas fired hot water and central heating appliances (up to 70kW net heat input).
- Decommission (including disconnection and dismantling) low pressure Natural Gas systems (up to 35mm R1¼) and Natural Gas fired hot water and central heating appliances (up to 70kW net heat input).
- Plan, size and select low pressure Natural Gas systems (up to 35mm R1¼) and Natural Gas fired hot water and central heating appliances (up to 70kW net heat input).
- Carry out and apply the common processes and techniques used in the installation of air source heat pump (non-refrigerant circuits) systems.
- Carry out and apply the common processes and techniques used in the installation of solar thermal systems.
- Test, commission and handover air source heat pump (non-refrigerant circuits) systems.
- Test, commission and handover solar thermal systems.
- Perform routine service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on air source heat pump (non-refrigerant circuits) systems.
- Perform routine service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on solar thermal systems.
- Decommission (including disconnection and dismantling) air source heat pump (non-refrigerant circuits) systems.
- Decommission (including disconnection and dismantling) solar thermal systems.
- Plan, size and select air source heat pump (non-refrigerant circuits) systems.
- Plan, size and select solar thermal systems.
- Carry out and apply the common processes and techniques used in the installation of plumbing (above 28mm) and non-domestic plumbing pipework.
- Carry out and apply the common processes and techniques used in the installation of plumbing (above 28mm) and non-domestic plumbing systems and appliances (cold water systems, hot water systems, sanitary appliances and pipework systems and rainwater systems).
- Test, commission and handover plumbing pipework (above 28mm) and non-domestic plumbing systems and appliances in the workplace. (cold water systems and sanitary appliances and pipework systems).
- Perform routine service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on plumbing (above 28mm) and non-domestic plumbing systems and appliances.
- Decommission (including disconnection and dismantling) plumbing (above 28mm) and non-domestic plumbing systems and appliances.
- Operate in a safe working manner by adhering to health and safety legislation, approved codes of practice and guidance and applying safe working practices.
- Carry out and apply the common processes and techniques used in the installation and test of plumbing and domestic heating systems (cold water, hot water, central heating and sanitary appliances and pipework).
- Carry out and apply the common processes and techniques used in the installation and test of rainwater systems.
- Plan tasks within plumbing and domestic heating systems industry.
- Identify and document hazards for the plumbing and domestic heating systems work. Apply control measures.
- Carry out commission and handover procedures and techniques on plumbing and domestic heating systems (cold water, hot water, central heating, sanitary appliances, and rainwater).
- Install, test, and commission, electrical and electrical control systems applicable to plumbing and domestic heating systems.
- Perform routine service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on the non-electrical components of plumbing and domestic heating systems.
- Perform routine service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on electrical and electrical control systems applicable to plumbing and domestic heating systems including industry safe isolation procedures.
- Decommission plumbing and domestic heating systems.
- Decommission electrical and electrical control systems applicable to plumbing and domestic heating systems.
- Plan, size and select cold and hot systems to meet customer’s needs in accordance with manufacturers guidance, regulatory requirements and industry recognised standards and procedures.
- Plan, size and select domestic heating and rainwater systems to meet customers' needs in accordance with manufacturers' guidance, regulatory requirements and industry recognised standards and procedures.
Training schedule
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English Language (grade Grade 4/C or above)
- math (grade Grade 4/C or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Willingness to learn
- Good practical skills
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to follow instructions
- Positive attitude
About this employer
We are mechanical, electrical and refrigeration contractors who you can be confident in delivering your design and build project.
Formed in 2015 our success has been built upon the ability to continuously deliver successful projects and becoming our clients go to M&E contractor. Since our inspection we have been a forward-thinking business which is committed on achieving high standards.
Being a family owned and operated business our ethos is key. From Director, to Project Managers, to Site Managers, to our Apprentices we are all dedicated to providing an unparalleled service and are fiercely passionate about what we do, which goes hand in hand with our aim of successful long-term client relationships. We pride ourselves on recognising the benefits of training and investing in our future workforce, and are committed to ensuring all of our staff have the opportunity to be the best they can be.
Operating across a wide range of sectors that include retail, industrial, hotel & leisure, commercial and public buildings & estates we have amassed and unrivalled amount of knowledge that helps us to understand the attention for detail that is needed for all projects.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, we aim to offer a permanent role within the organisation if a position is available
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EALING, HAMMERSMITH & WEST LONDON COLLEGE
Hema
employer@wlc.ac.uk
02075651388
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032848.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)