Gas Engineering Apprentice

GAS SERVICE LTD

STONE (ST15 8LQ)

Closes in 8 days (Friday 2 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 September 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and willing to learn apprentice, to work alongside a fully qualified engineer, in all aspects of gas works.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Christmas Bonus

Training course
Gas engineering operative (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 19 October 2026

Duration

1 year 9 months

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

  • Installations
  • Diagnostics
  • Repairs
  • Site Preparation
  • Site Clearing

Where you'll work

UNIT 15
WHITEBRIDGE ESTATE
WHITEBRIDGE LANE
STONE
ST15 8LQ

Training

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

Training provider

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE

Training course

Gas engineering operative (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Comply with health and safety practices.
  • Install and commission a range of primary appliances, for example central heating boilers, gas cookers, space heaters.
  • Install and commission a range of secondary appliances, for example laundry appliances, water heaters and gas meters (not exceeding 6m3 in capacity).
  • Carry out testing and safety checks applicable to the appliance chimney or flue type.
  • Carry out routine maintenance and servicing of appliances and components.
  • Identify and rectify faults in appliances and components.
  • Decommission appliances and systems.
  • Isolate the electrical supply to the appliance.
  • Conduct electrical safety checks pre- and post-work.
  • Undertake and document risk assessments.
  • Source, read and follow technical documentation associated with equipment and installation requirements.
  • Select, use and maintain tools, equipment and test instrumentation.
  • Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Check and action inspection records and schedules.
  • Identify unsafe situations or conditions and take action under IGEM G/11 Gas industry unsafe situations procedure.
  • Use digital technology to access job, appliance and customer information.
  • Complete and maintain work records including appliance and customer data in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
  • Communicate verbally with customers, including the provision of guidance on energy and efficiency measures specific to the appliance or system being worked on.
  • Recycle, reuse, return defective components and dispose of waste.
  • Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
  • Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
  • Comply with health and safety practices.
  • Install and commission a range of primary appliances, for example central heating boilers, gas cookers, space heaters.
  • Install and commission a range of secondary appliances, for example laundry appliances, water heaters and gas meters (not exceeding 6m3 in capacity).
  • Carry out testing and safety checks applicable to the appliance chimney or flue type.
  • Carry out routine maintenance and servicing of appliances and components.
  • Identify and rectify faults in appliances and components.
  • Decommission appliances and systems.
  • Isolate the electrical supply to the appliance.
  • Conduct electrical safety checks pre- and post-work.
  • Undertake and document risk assessments.
  • Source, read and follow technical documentation associated with equipment and installation requirements.
  • Select, use and maintain tools, equipment and test instrumentation.
  • Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Check and action inspection records and schedules.
  • Identify unsafe situations or conditions and take action under IGEM G/11 Gas industry unsafe situations procedure.
  • Use digital technology to access job, appliance and customer information.
  • Complete and maintain work records including appliance and customer data in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
  • Communicate verbally with customers, including the provision of guidance on energy and efficiency measures specific to the appliance or system being worked on.
  • Recycle, reuse, return defective components and dispose of waste.
  • Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
  • Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.

Training schedule

1 day release to SSC Rodbaston Campus starting October 2026, date to be confirmed (Term time only), alongside on-the-job training.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths, English & Science (grade 4-9 (A*- C))

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

This role includes outside working.

About this employer

We are an honest, friendly and reliable local company that can offer you a full range of heating services. Based in Staffordshire, Gas Service Ltd provide services across Stafford, Stone, Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas. From new boiler installations, servicing and repairs, we believe in offering all our customers an exceptional customer experience.

We are a professional company who will provide a completely transparent service. Gas Service Ltd, will communicate with you on every level and every aspect of your requirements

https://gas-service-ltd.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

Once qualified you will progress to be a Junior Engineer.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@southstaffs.ac.uk

03004562424

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054588.

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Closes in 8 days (Friday 2 October 2026 at 11:59pm)