Plumbing & Heating Engineer Apprentice (Commercial)

J JOHNSON PLUMBING & HEATING LIMITED

SAFFRON WALDEN (CB11 3NB)

Closes in 20 days (Sunday 28 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 June 2026

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Summary

This is a hands-on Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship working directly with the owner on commercial plumbing, heating and HVAC projects across London and thesurrounding areas. 

Wage

£18,720 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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All travel expenses paid throughout apprenticeship.

20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (8 days)

Construction sites typically close over Christmas and annual leave must be reserved for this shutdown period (10 days)

Training course
Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:30.

45 hours a week

Start date

Monday 27 July 2026

Duration

4 years

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

Day-to-day tasks will vary depending on the project, but
will include;

  • Assisting with installations.
  • Learning how systems are put together, using tools and equipment safely.
  • Helping to keep sites organised and running smoothly.

I run the business myself, so this role offers the opportunity to learn the
trade in real working environments and to gain experience across all aspects of the job.

Honesty, hard work and good punctuality are a must. I’m looking
for someone who is willing to learn, ask questions, take pride in their work and turn up every day with the right attitude. In return, I will share the knowledge and experience I have gained in the industry and help develop them into a skilled tradesperson.

Where you'll work

13 OVERLEDGES ROAD
SAFFRON WALDEN
CB11 3NB

Training

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

Training provider

HARLOW 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

Plumbing and domestic heating technician / Skills England.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade 4 or equivalent)
  • Maths (grade Grade 3 or equivalent)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Reliable
  • Self Motivated
  • Trustworthy
  • Good Time Management

Other requirements

  • Practical experience preferred but not essential. 
  • Full UK Driving licence preferred but not essential.
  • Able and confident in travelling to Greater London and surrounding areas (various locations) for jobs.
  • Dates are subject to change.

About this employer

We are a small plumbing, heating and HVAC business based in Essex,
carrying out commercial work across London and the surrounding areas. I specialise in all aspects of commercial plumbing, heating and HVAC installations and take pride in delivering quality work that clients can rely on.
Most of my work comes through repeat business and recommendations, which I believe reflects my commitment to doing a good job, being dependable and maintaining strong working relationships.

The business is growing steadily, and I am passionate about continuing to build a reputation for high standards and an honest, reliable service.

After this apprenticeship

For the right person, there will be the opportunity to progress within the
business as it continues to grow. My aim is to invest in someone who wants to build a long-term career in the plumbing, heating and HVAC industry,developing their skills, gaining responsibility and becoming a valued part of the business. In the short term, there will be a 3 month probation period to start and the right person will be offered a permanent position.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HARLOW COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035621.

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Closes in 20 days (Sunday 28 June 2026 at 11:59pm)