Fireplaces & Heating Ltd is based in Leagrave, Luton, and has a showroom open to the public, showcasing a wide range of electric and gas fires, as well as a huge selection of wood-burning and multi-fuel stoves.
We have our own in-house Gas Safe and HETAS engineers who carry out installations, servicing, chimney sweeping, plumbing and heating work, and much more on a daily basis.
We are a busy, growing company with a strong focus on quality workmanship and excellent customer service. We are looking for someone to join our team and become part of a well-established business with a wide variety of work and opportunities to develop their skills.
Job Overview
Are you ready to kick-start an exciting career in plumbing and heating? We’re seeking a motivated Plumbing and Heating Engineer Apprentice to join our dynamic team! This paid apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop essential skills, and work alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced environment. If you’re eager to learn, hardworking, and passionate about building a future in the trade, this is the perfect role for you!
Duties
- Assist senior engineers with installing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing and heating systems across residential, commercial, or industrial sites.
- Support our senior engineers with gas and electric fire installations as well stove installations.
- Use hand tools and power tools safely to carry out tasks such as cutting pipes, fitting fixtures, and assembling components.
- Help with the installation of pipework, boilers, radiators, and other heating equipment following technical specifications.
- Participate in site preparation activities including heavy lifting of materials and equipment to ensure smooth workflow.
- Follow health and safety procedures diligently while working on-site.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and efficiently as part of team tasks.
- Good communication skills for working effectively with team members and clients.
- Strong work ethic with a proactive attitude towards learning new skills and responsibilities.
This apprenticeship is designed to build your expertise from the ground up while providing valuable industry experience that will set you on a successful career path as a Plumbing and Heating Engineer!
This role is predominantly focused on the heating side of the industry as you will be for the most part accompanying a qualified engineer on fire and stove installations.
The ideal candidate will become a full-time employee and attending jobs on their own once they have completed their apprenticeship.
If you feel this role sounds like a career path you are passionate about and want to pursue long term then please contact us via email on info@fireplacesandheating.co.uk.
Pay: From £8.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Luton LU3 2QZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Location:
- Luton LU3 2QZ (preferred)
Work Location: In person
