Technical Apprentice – Mechanical Services Engineer
L.DARBY & SON LIMITED
West Midlands (CV4 9SX)
Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 June 2026
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Summary
We are recruiting a Technical Apprentice to join our growing team.
You will work alongside our experienced estimators and project managers, gaining practical experience across both disciplines. Over time, the role is designed to develop into a hybrid technical
position.
- Wage
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£15,184 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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- Competitive apprenticeship salary reviewed regularly in line with performance and progression
- Paid travel expenses related to college attendance and site visits
- Paid annual leave, including bank holiday
- Training course
- Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)
- Hours
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Office Based Monday to Friday shifts 9am - 5pm.
36 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Saturday 1 August 2026
- Duration
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2 years 8 months
- Positions available
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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
As a Technical Apprentice, you will support the commercial and project delivery teams on live projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with estimating tasks, including take-offs, enquiries, and tender preparation
- Supporting procurement activities and coordination of labour, materials, and subcontractors
- Organising and maintaining project documentation and technical records
- Assisting with risk assessments, method statements, and handover documentation
- Providing general technical and administrative support to estimators and project managers
Where you'll work
Torrington Ave
Coventry
West Midlands
CV4 9SX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTH & CITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM
Training course
Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply appropriate building services engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to building services engineering and the construction or manufacturing process
- Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis and evaluation to support the delivery of building services engineering models (such as Building Information Modelling), designs, and technical solutions
- Operate computer-based software packages, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or modelling software (Revit) to produce and present technical information and documentation with relevant conventions and engineering terminology
- Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the building services engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
- Support and contribute to the production or modification of building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation, such as the Building Safety legislation.
- Apply principles of sustainable development, including those relating to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), environmental policies and legislations in building services engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions, and wider sustainability
- Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance systems and processes, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
- Consider equality, diversity, and inclusion in the delivery of building services engineering projects
- Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
- Apply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
- Apply appropriate building services engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to building services engineering and the construction or manufacturing process
- Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis and evaluation to support the delivery of building services engineering models (such as Building Information Modelling), designs, and technical solutions
- Operate computer-based software packages, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or modelling software (Revit) to produce and present technical information and documentation with relevant conventions and engineering terminology
- Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the building services engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
- Support and contribute to the production or modification of building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation, such as the Building Safety legislation.
- Apply principles of sustainable development, including those relating to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), environmental policies and legislations in building services engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions, and wider sustainability
- Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance systems and processes, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
- Consider equality, diversity, and inclusion in the delivery of building services engineering projects
- Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
- Apply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
Training schedule
This role will be delivered alongside the Advanced Building Services Design Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3), provided through South & City College Birmingham (SCCB) on a day-release basis.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
- Science (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
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Enthusiastic
About this employer
L Darby & Son Ltd is a long-established mechanical building services contractor based in Coventry, operating across the West Midlands and surrounding regions. Founded in 1946, we specialise in the
installation of mechanical services within commercial and public sector buildings.
Our work includes heating, ventilation, air conditioning, hot and cold water systems, and associated mechanical building services. We deliver projects across a wide range of sectors, including
education, healthcare, commercial, and industrial buildings, working closely with clients, consultants, and contractors to provide reliable, high-quality solutions.
As a family-run business with decades of industry experience, we pride ourselves on our professional standards, technical expertise, and long-term client relationships. We place real value on developing our people, offering structured training, mentoring, and clear career progression, making us an excellent place for someone looking to build a long-term career.
https://ldarbyandson.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Paid annual leave, including bank holiday
- All apprenticeship training costs fully covered, including college fees and required learning materials
- Support for additional industry qualifications
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
Successful completion of the apprenticeship offers the opportunity for permanent employment and continued career progression within the business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOUTH & CITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM
Jade Kellegher
jade.kellegher@sccb.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035950.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 11:59pm)