Apprentice Drainage & Plumbing Engineer

As an Apprentice Drainage & Plumbing Engineer working with Smithys, you will benefit from exceptional training and support both in the field as well as in the office. Our friendly and experienced team of plumbers and engineers will guide and support you through your training, ensuring you are always receiving the correct exposure and experience to be able to become a well rounded engineer/plumber by the end of your apprenticeship.

No day is the same, however below are some of the roles and responsibilities that will be a part of your role:

Attending emergency call outs for both drainage and plumbing, whether it be a toilet or urinal blockage, or issues with leaks and damaged pipework, you will be involved in all elements of the emergency procedure PPM Works – Descales of Pipe, Unvented Cylinder Checks, Tap Changes, Hot Water Tank Checks etc. Repairs & Maintenance – working across our network of commercial clients, you will assist our engineers with repairs and maintenance tasks, such as pipe work alterations, changing and repairing hot water systems, external drainage repairs and investigation works where required Project Work – as a part of the role, you will also get involved in larger scale projects working alongside our more experienced plumbers and engineers, such as suspended pipework alterations, install of multiple appliances, such as, sinks and dishwashers, and any other project work that takes place. Administration – Using the companies in house reporting software, you will log reports on jobs confirming what works have been completed and any recommendations for further work

We work with a network of clients, from national retailers to large scale construction firms, so there will be a requirement to work out of hours from time to time which will be reimbursed at the companies agreed overtime rates.

Training:
Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Training Outcome:
All apprentices are being taken on with the intention to make them a permanent member of the team once fully qualified Providing the individual meets the credentials required there are opportunities for further development once qualified, for example, senior engineer, site supervisor / foreman or other opportunities that are available within the business at the time

Employer Description:
Supplies all elements of drainage and plumbing services across a wide span of commercial clients. We offer emergency call outs, PPM services and project maintenance to all of our clients. Based in Hatfield Heath Essex, we have engineers attending and completing jobs all around the UK.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. 08:00 - 17:00 Opportunity for additional hours and weekends from time to time depending on the workload, however the appropriate notice will be given prior. You'll be reimbursed at the agreed overtime rate.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Enthusiasm/Self Motivated,Trustworthy,Reliable