Wates - Plumbing and domestic heating technician apprentice roles

Are you ready to jumpstart your career and be part of a vibrant, fast-paced team?

What you will do

As a Plumbing Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to work both independently and as part of our fun and diverse team of tradespeople.

Your Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the below

• To undertake associated or minor works using other trade skills
• To maximise first time fix and productivity, delivering a high standard of workmanship, always affording excellent customer service to the client
• Liaising with residents and clients on site, providing detailed feedback to supervisors and schedulers
• Having an understanding of, and the ability to work to, industry-accepted Health and Safety standards
• Undertaking patch and larger plastering works, decorating and associated or other minor maintenance tasks utilising your multi-trade experience
• Working alongside colleagues or contractors to complete complex orders
• Using PDA to receive instructions, and to feedback electronically details of works undertaken, or works to be undertaken
• Liaising with Supervisors/schedulers in a timely manner when works are unable to be completed on a first visit, providing detailed information to allow works to be programmed in
• Completing daily timesheets detailing attendances, including travel time
• Maintaining and managing van stock, plant and equipment
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing and heating systems, including hot water systems, boilers, and renewable energy solutions
• Conduct fault-finding and diagnostics on plumbing and heating systems
• Ensure all work complies with industry standards, building regulations, and health and safety guidelines
• Provide excellent customer service, liaising with clients to explain work carried out and resolve issues efficiently
• Maintain accurate records of installations, repairs, and maintenance tasks
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in plumbing and heating technologies, including renewable energy solutions

About you:

To be successful on the programme you’ll:

• Be passionate about a career in the built environment
• Be excited to learn and develop new skills
• Have a curious nature
• Be reliable and professional
• A problem solver with the ability to think logically
• Possess good time management skills
• Prioritise your work to meet agreed deadlines
• You will need to be able to cope with the physical demands of the role
• Health and safety conscious

Qualifications:

• To be considered for this apprenticeship you will need to have achieved a Grade 4 or C and above in Maths and English

You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject.

About Wates:

Wates is the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance company. Founded in 1897, we’re experts when it comes to the environment built.

Today, we deliver complex projects in several sectors. For example, education, healthcare, residential. commercial, and emergency services. We employ over 4,500 employees who work with a range of clients and partners from across the public and private sectors.

Our divisions include Wates Construction, Wates Developments, Wates Property Services and Wates Residential. We also have specialist engineering and offsite manufacturing, and flexible workspaces businesses. As part of our Trainee Management Programme, you will be working for any one of these exciting divisions.

As one Wates, we work together to build a better tomorrow. We want to create a future where people, places, and our planet can thrive.

Apprenticeship Standard

Position available:

• x1 position in Milton Keynes
• x1 position in Crawley
• x2 positions in London - Finsbury Park
• x1 position in London - Hammersmith
• x1 position in London - Croydon