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Apprentice Multi-Skilled

Contract: Business & Industry

Location: Reading, RG2 6UH

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking an Apprentice Building Services Maintenance Engineer to support the delivery of electrical, air conditioning, refrigeration and wider building maintenance services across client sites.

Working under supervision as part of an apprenticeship programme, you will develop technical competence through planned maintenance, installations, fault finding, repairs, compliance activities and customer service.

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated individual with a strong interest in technical learning and practical problem-solving. This opportunity combines on-the-job training with college-based study, helping you build the skills and experience needed for a career in building services maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across electrical, HVAC, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Support the installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of electrical and HVAC equipment.
• Assist with fault diagnosis and repair activities, escalating complex issues when required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, service reports and CAFM system updates.
• Provide excellent customer service while minimising disruption to client operations.
• Work safely in line with health and safety procedures, permits, risk assessments and COSHH requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, HVAC and facilities teams to support service delivery.
• Attend college one day per week and successfully complete all apprenticeship requirements.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths, English and Science, or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
• Enthusiasm for practical problem-solving and technical learning.
• Effective organisational and time management skills.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
#aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com

To find out more about what we do go here - https://www.uk.issworld.com/