Apprentice - Gas Engineering

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited; Rochford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service including Coun

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Sanctuary Housing Association in Rochford is offering an Apprentice – Gas Engineer Level 3 on a fixed-term contract for 18 months (plus EPA). The role involves working with experienced gas engineers on servicing, repairs, and installations, while studying towards a Level 3 qualification at Barking and Dagenham College.

You will gain hands-on experience, develop practical skills, and learn customer service in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• GCSEs with Maths & English at grade 4 or above.
• A keen interest in practical and technically challenging gas workloads.
• Good practical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside qualified gas engineers on servicing, repairs and installations.
• Gain experience while attending day release at Barking and Dagenham College.
• Support reactive maintenance and customer service in Rochford region.

Skills

GCSEs 4+ incl Maths & English

Full UK driving licence

Practical & problem-solving skills

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs Maths & English (Grade 4+)

Job description

Title: Apprentice - Gas Engineering

Rochford, Essex, GB, SS4 1BB

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Apprentice – Gas Engineer Level 3

Fixed term contract for 18 months plus 3 months EPA, total 21 months

Rochford

Starting salary year 1: £20,966.40 per year

40 Hours per week

Are you looking for your next step or change in career? Our Apprenticeship programme gives you a hands‑on experience, all whilst working towards a qualification in partnership with our training provider, Barking and Dagenham College.

Gas Engineering apprentices will work alongside fully qualified gas engineers, working on all different types of gas appliances, including servicing, repairs and maintenance as well as installations of new appliances and heating systems, gaining as much experience as possible whilst also attending day release at college. You will gain a Domestic Natural Gas Installation and Maintenance – Level 3, nationally recognised qualification at the end. All of this will be supported by the team around you, ensuring you are getting the best out of your apprenticeship!

You will work in a team in Rochford region. This opportunity will give you a chance to earn valuable practical experience in providing a reactive gas Maintenance & Repair service, undertake gas boiler and heating system replacements, along with learning invaluable customer service skills essential to build and maintain a successful career in the gas and renewable industry.

What skills and abilities do I need to have?

We look for candidates who live and breathe our values; Ambition, Inclusion, Integrity, Quality and Sustainability - and have a willingness to learn, enthusiasm and dedication.

On top of this, practical skills we are looking for are;

• A minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including/or equivalent in Maths and English
• A keen interest in practical and technically challenging workloads within a rewarding gas and renewable industry
• Good practical and problem‑solving skills

• Hold a full UK driving license, or be willing to undertake driving lessons with a view to holding a full UK driving licence, in order to drive a company vehicle on completion of your apprenticeship

Why work for us?

Sanctuary Property Services provide in‑house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary Group’s organisations. As part of a not‑for‑profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first‑class customer service.

Ready to join us?

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme

Closing Date: 27 October 2026

As part of the application process, your details will be shared with the training provider who may contact you to complete a further application. Both applications will form part of our overall application review process.

View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at- www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team

Check out our Apprentice page to find the process, apprentice stories, FAQ’s and much more - Apprenticeships | Sanctuary

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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