Plumbing Apprentice

Lishman Plumbing and Heating Contractors are based in Northampton, they are looking for an apprentice to join their team.

In this role you will be working on a new build housing site, assisting qualified plumbers with 1st fixing of heating, soil and domestic pipework.

This would involve drilling, cutting and chasing in preparation for pipework installs.

You will also be required to help with 2nd fixing of sanitary ware, cylinders, radiators and air source heat pumps.

You would also take delivery of materials to site, checking off delivered quantities and organising in their site container.

You would be required to carry out basic plumbing tasks along with organising stock and assisting other members of the team.

Your own transport would be a big advantage, as you would be working remotely on different sites around Bedfordshire / Northamptonshire
Work locations are dependant on what contracts the employer has, at the moment they have work in St Neots and Bedford for another 12 months.

The employer generally expects their plumbers to travel up to an hour maximum to site, but they try and keep them local were they can.

Salary will depend on your experience and will be discussed with you during an employer interview.

College attendance will be Tresham College in Corby starting 21st October 2025.

Training:

You will gain the following qualifications:
- Level 3 Plumbing & Domestic Heating Apprenticeship
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)

You will also study a range of topics, including:
Health and safety, core plumbing systems, electrical components and control systems, plumbing science and processes, principles of environmental technology systems, principles of fossil fuels, customer service and communication.

Training Outcome:
For the right candidate this would lead to a full time position with the company

Employer Description:
New Build Housing Plumbing & Heating Contractors - carrying out 1st fix, 2nd fix and finals of all types of heating and domestic systems including gas boilers, air source heat pumps, unvented cylinders, underfloor heating, secondary circulation systems and guttering and downpipes.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 7.45am to 4.15pm

Skills:
communication skills,Enthusiastic,positive attitude,Good time keeper