Plumbing and domestic heating technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

STORM MAINTENANCE LTD

Recruiting nationally

Closes in 11 days (Friday 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 August 2026

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Summary

This apprenticeship is ideal for anyone looking to build a career in plumbing. Apprentices will earn while they learn, gaining hands-on experience alongside qualified plumbers and working towards a Level 3 qualification, with training and support to develop skills and progress in the industry.

• Wage:

  £13,312 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Potential increase after 1 year

• Training course: Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.

  32 hours a week

• Start date:

  Wednesday 16 September 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

• Assist experienced plumbers with reactive plumbing repairs and maintenance
• Attend residential and commercial properties to investigate reported plumbing issues
• Assist with identifying and repairing leaks, burst pipes and water supply issues
• Repair and replace taps, toilets, sinks, basins and other plumbing fixtures
• Assist with clearing blocked sinks, toilets, waste pipes and drainage systems
• Help diagnose faults and identify the appropriate repairs required
• Assist with replacing pipework, valves, fittings and other plumbing components
• Carry out basic plumbing repairs under appropriate supervision
• Help identify materials and parts required to complete repairs
• Ensure tools, equipment and materials are prepared and maintained correctly
• Keep work areas clean, safe and tidy during and after completing works
• Communicate professionally with customers, clients and the Storm Maintenance office team
• Provide clear updates on jobs and report any additional works that may be required
• Take photographs and provide accurate information for job records
• Follow company procedures and health and safety requirements at all times
• Attend college or training sessions and complete all apprenticeship coursework and assessments.

Essential Application Criteria: (please state any qualifications, skills, experience, knowledge, and attributes candidates must have to help us filter the right candidates to you)

GCSE A-C / 9-4 in Maths and English (or equivalent functional skills)

Desirable Application Criteria: (Preferred but not essential qualifications, skills, experience, knowledge)

• Strong interest in electrical installation
• Good practical and problem-solving skills
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Basic numeracy and attention to detail

Where you'll work

Different locations in South London

Training

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

Training provider

WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE

Training course

Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

The apprentice will attend Waltham Forest College, located at 707 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB, as part of their apprenticeship training.

• 1 day per week at College
• On-site college-based training
• The remaining days will be spent working with us, gaining practical experience and developing business administration skills in the workplace
• Training will support the apprentice in building the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to successfully complete their apprenticeship

More training information

As part of the apprenticeship, you will work towards the Level 3 Plumbing.

• Water Regulations / Water Fittings Regulations
• Unvented hot water systems (G3)
• Gas awareness
• Energy efficiency and low-carbon technologies,
• Safe working practices
• Health & safety
• -          First Aid

You will attend Waltham Forest College one day per week, with the remaining days spent at FDE gaining hands-on experience and applying your learning in a real workplace.

This apprenticeship will give you a recognised qualification, valuable practical experience and transferable skills to support your future career in plumbing.

Requirements

Essential 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
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• interested in plumbing
• Practical
• Enjoys hands on work

Other requirements

• Previous plumbing experience is not essential, although practical or construction experience would be beneficial
• Applicants must be eligible to undertake the relevant plumbing apprenticeship qualification
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous but is not essential for an apprentice position

About this employer

Storm Maintenance Ltd provides professional property maintenance, 24/7 emergency call-outs, and fire safety compliance services across London and the South East. They handle plumbing, electrical faults, heating, and general property repairs for residential and commercial clients.

https://www.stormmaintenance.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Full apprenticeship training and ongoing workplace support
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Supportive and friendly working environment

Potential pay increase after the first year, subject to performance and business requirements.

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

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

On successful completion of the apprenticeship and required qualifications, there may be opportunities to progress into a Plumber / Maintenance Engineer position with Storm Maintenance, taking responsibility for your own reactive maintenance jobs and continuing to develop your technical skills and experience.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE

Manjit Kaur

manjit.kaur@waltham.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048459.

Apply now

Closes in 11 days (Friday 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm)