Plumbing and Heating Apprenticeship
LONDON MEP GROUP LTD
London (E17 7NH)
Closes in 10 days (Friday 24 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 April 2026
Contents
Summary
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Plumbing Apprentice to join our Mechanical & Electrical team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to begin a career in plumbing, gaining hands-on experience alongside structured training.
- Wage
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£14,976 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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It can be increased in the second year.
- Training course
- Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.
36 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 8 May 2026
- Duration
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4 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
- Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems, including pipework, fittings, fixtures, and water heating systems
- Support the interpretation of technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications
- Learn to identify and diagnose plumbing faults, supporting effective and safe repairs under supervision
- Carry out testing of plumbing systems, including leak detection and system checks
- Adhere to all health & safety regulations, company policies, and site procedures
- Work collaboratively with other trades, including electrical and HVAC teams, on Mechanical & Electrical projects
- Maintain tools, equipment, and materials in good working condition
- Keep work areas clean, safe, and organised at all times
- Attend college/apprenticeship training and successfully complete all required coursework and assessments
Where you'll work
47 St James Street
Walthamstow
London
E17 7NH
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)
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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
- Waltham Forest College 707 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB
- On-site in college
- 1 day a week
More training information
- Waltham Forest College is an aspirational place to learn with highly skilled, supportive staff, industry-standard specialist facilities and works in partnership with employers. We are proud to be an inclusive college, supporting and encouraging our students to ‘Think BIG’ in achieving their career goals
- You will be joining one of the top performing Further Education Colleges in the country (top 5%). Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted, Waltham Forest College also has specialist Mayor of London’s Quality Academy status for HealthCare, Construction, Green Technologies, Hospitality, Creative and Digital and is a WorldSkills UK Training Centre of Excellence
- This provides an exciting opportunity for our students to further develop world-class skills, embedding excellence and developing the higher-level technical skills that employers need.
- Our extensive enrichment programme provides an opportunity for you to make new friends, try new skills and activities and volunteer and have fun, all in a safe and supportive environment. Whether you are looking to develop new skills and confidence, progress to university, retrain or study to progress to highly skilled, higher-paid employment, we can help springboard your career
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
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
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Applicants must be currently residing within the London Borough of Waltham Forest, including (but not limited to) the following postcode areas: E4, E5, E2, E7, E10, E11, E15, E17
About this employer
Through our turn-key approach, we provide seamless multi-discipline solutions for clients of all sizes and scopes. Our holistic, end-to-end strategy for project delivery guarantees a smooth transition from design inception to successful completion and beyond.
At LMEP, we are committed to continuous evolution and innovative thinking in reshaping the delivery of our services. Leveraging our industry-first digital solutions, we exceed expectations to assist clients in achieving their goals.
Backed by our highly experienced and dedicated team, who are deeply passionate about the industry, we ensure your project's success. With our prime London location and a team equipped for remote collaboration, we are optimally positioned to serve your needs.
After this apprenticeship
- Qualified Plumber
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE
Ayesha Biamba
ayesha.biamba@waltham.ac.uk
02085018389
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000025661.
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Closes in 10 days (Friday 24 April 2026 at 11:59pm)