Plumbing & Pipefitting (commercial/industrial) Apprenticeship

EQUILIBRIUM CAREERS LTD

Poole (BH12 4PA)

Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 2 June 2026

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Summary

You will gain experience working alongside qualified plumbers & pipefitters on a variety of commercial projects, learning how to install and maintain pipework systems while studying towards a recognised qualification. This is an excellent opportunity to earn while you learn, develop valuable technical skills, and build a long-term career.

• Wage:

  £22,568 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

• Training course: Building services engineering craftsperson (level 3)
• Hours: 7.30am to 5pm.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 1 September 2026

• Duration:

  3 years

• Positions available:

  4

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

• Assisting with the installation of heating, water, drainage and process pipework systems.
• Learning how to measure, cut, bend, thread and assemble various types of pipework.
• Installing pipe supports, brackets and containment systems.
  Assisting with the installation of pumps, valves, plant room equipment and mechanical services.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Using hand tools, power tools and specialist equipment safely and effectively.
• Supporting pressure testing, commissioning and fault-finding activities under supervision.
• Assisting with maintenance and repair work on existing systems.
• Following health, safety and environmental procedures on site at all times.
• Working on a variety of commercial and industrial projects, including schools, hospitals, offices, factories and manufacturing facilities.
• Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe.
• Attending college or training sessions and completing apprenticeship coursework to achieve your qualification.

Where you'll work

Unit 3B
Broom Road Business Park, Broom Road
Poole
BH12 4PA

Training

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

Training provider

SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP

Training course

Building services engineering craftsperson (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Apply safe working practices and comply with safe working methods including method statements.
• Produce risk assessment.
• Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Identify and report hazards and risks in the workplace. Take action to mitigate hazards and risk.
• Move, lift and handle materials safely.
• Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and standards.
• Apply waste management techniques.
• Interpret information from, for example, drawings, specifications, and system schematics.
• Apply design techniques.
• Plan work activities and order.
• Apply resource management techniques and principles when planning work.
• Prepare area of work for setting out and work activities for self and others; carry out prework checks.
• Anticipate and minimise delays to planned work.
• Select materials, components, fittings and bracketry required to complete work tasks.
• Secure and store equipment and tools.
• Carry out pre commissioning activities.
• Fabricate pipework systems including pipe bending.
• Install systems for example cold water, hot water, return, heating, chilled.
• Use pipe-jointing techniques.
• Carry out the testing of a system following installation.
• Diagnose faults on systems.
• Apply electrical safety testing techniques.
• Complete a final quality inspection.
• Apply decommissioning and disassembly practices.
• Complete system handover activities.
• Apply team working principles.
• Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
• Communicate verbally and in written form, including internal and external customers and colleagues, using sector specific terminology.
• Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
• Record or enter information – paper based or electronic.
• Collaborate with others including customers, colleagues, internal and external stakeholders, other trades.
• Investigate problems to identify the underlying cause and solution.
• Work within limits of authority and escalate issues.
• Conduct toolbox talks and site inductions.
• Apply configuration techniques.
• Apply commissioning practices and techniques.
• Apply safe working practices and comply with safe working methods including method statements.
• Produce risk assessment.
• Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Identify and report hazards and risks in the workplace. Take action to mitigate hazards and risk.
• Move, lift and handle materials safely.
• Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and standards.
• Apply waste management techniques.
• Interpret information from, for example, drawings, specifications, and system schematics.
• Apply design techniques.
• Plan work activities and order.
• Apply resource management techniques and principles when planning work.
• Prepare area of work for setting out and work activities for self and others; carry out prework checks.
• Anticipate and minimise delays to planned work.
• Select materials, components, fittings and bracketry required to complete work tasks.
• Secure and store equipment and tools.
• Carry out pre commissioning activities.
• Fabricate pipework systems including pipe bending.
• Install systems for example cold water, hot water, return, heating, chilled.
• Use pipe-jointing techniques.
• Carry out the testing of a system following installation.
• Diagnose faults on systems.
• Apply electrical safety testing techniques.
• Complete a final quality inspection.
• Apply decommissioning and disassembly practices.
• Complete system handover activities.
• Apply team working principles.
• Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
• Communicate verbally and in written form, including internal and external customers and colleagues, using sector specific terminology.
• Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
• Record or enter information – paper based or electronic.
• Collaborate with others including customers, colleagues, internal and external stakeholders, other trades.
• Investigate problems to identify the underlying cause and solution.
• Work within limits of authority and escalate issues.
• Conduct toolbox talks and site inductions.
• Apply configuration techniques.
• Apply commissioning practices and techniques.

Training schedule

Training will take place at Eastleigh College on day release.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Physical fitness

About this employer

Equilibrium Careers t/a Inspire Futures is a social value enterprise dedicated to creating job opportunities and transforming lives. We support Veterans, Elite Athletes, Ex-Offenders, NEETs (Not in Education, Employment or Training) and individuals with additional needs. 

http://www.inspirefutures.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

The expectation is that, if the host company is happy with your performance and you successfully complete the apprenticeship, it will lead to permanent employment.
 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EQUILIBRIUM CAREERS LTD

Lisa Norton

lisa@inspirefutures.co.uk

01329765228

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034452.

Apply now

Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 11:59pm)