Level 3 Building Services Technician Apprenticeship
BUXTON AND MCNULTY MECHANICAL SERVICES LTD.
ERITH (DA18 4AJ)
Closes in 8 days (Friday 4 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 August 2026
Contents
Summary
Embark on an exciting journey as a Level 3 Building Services Technician Apprentice, where you'll develop advanced skills in maintaining, troubleshooting, and designing building systems.
- Wage
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£17,680 a year
- Training course
- Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- 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
This paid apprenticeship offers a dynamic environment to learn essential technical competencies while contributing to the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of building operations. You will gain hands-on experience working with cutting-edge tools and software, preparing you for a successful career in building services engineering and systems management.
Duties:
- Use AutoCAD and Revit to create detailed schematics and system layouts for building projects
- Support system design processes by applying principles of systems engineering and analyzing schematics to troubleshoot issues effectively
- Participate in fabrication and assembly tasks utilising CAD software and fabrication techniques to develop prototypes or repair parts
- Support product development initiatives by applying mechanical knowledge, math skills, and technical documentation to improve existing systems or develop new solutions.
Qualifications Needed:
You will be expected to have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English, Maths and Science, and Maths at Grade 5 or above (or their equivalent).
This paid apprenticeship is designed for motivated individuals eager to build a solid foundation in building services technology while working alongside experienced professionals. Join us to develop your technical expertise in a vibrant setting that values innovation, safety, and continuous learning!
Where you'll work
28 ALDER CLOSE
ERITH
DA18 4AJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTH BANK COLLEGES
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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 5)
- Maths (grade 5)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Minimum 5 GCSEs.
About this employer
Buxton & McNulty Mechanical Services Ltd., became incorporated in April 2005 and was formed to provide Mechanical Services. We specialise in pipework installations covering public health, heating, chilled water, condensate. We offer onsite welding and have a prefabrication shop where pipe can be made to measure and delivered to site.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Once the Level 3 has been completed, the opportunity to proceed to Level 4.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BUXTON AND MCNULTY MECHANICAL SERVICES LTD.
Emma McNulty
emma@buxtonmcnulty.co.uk
0208 311 4056
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049633.
Apply now
Closes in 8 days (Friday 4 September 2026 at 11:59pm)