Apprentice Heating Engineer

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; Ryde, Castle Donington; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Apprentice Heating Engineer, where you will gain valuable experience and a Level 3 qualification in Gas Engineering. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside skilled professionals while earning a competitive salary. With a strong commitment to community and sustainable living, this apprenticeship not only provides practical skills but also access to a range of employee benefits, including a flex-pot for additional perks and generous holiday allowances. If you're eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

£450 annual flex-pot

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Discounts on food and shopping

Mental health support

Recognition scheme for contributions

Qualifications

• Attend college for Level 3 Gas Engineering qualification.
• Work alongside skilled mentors to develop practical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist heating engineers with repairs and planned work.
• Develop skills necessary for a qualified workforce.

Skills

Gas Engineering

Driving

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

We have an opportunity for an Apprentice Heating Engineer to join us at SNG (Sovereign Network Group).

Position Overview

You'll be part of our team working across the Isle of Wight, with an office base in Ryde.

The salary starts from £16,500, depending on your age and experience.

About SNG

SNG was formed in October 2023 through the merger of Sovereign Housing Association and Network Homes.

Our purpose is to provide good, affordable homes that are the foundation for a better life. Our vision is thriving communities over generations. We provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across the South, West, and East of England, including London. We aim to create thousands of new affordable homes every year.

Everything we earn is reinvested to ensure our customers—now and in the future—have sustainable homes in thriving communities.

The Apprenticeship

You will join our trade team within the Sovereign Network Group Customer Directorate.

As an apprentice, you will attend college to achieve a Level 3 Gas Engineering Operative qualification and work on-site to develop the skills necessary to become part of our qualified workforce.

You will work alongside highly skilled mentors who will support your college studies.

Our heating engineers carry out repairs and planned work within residents' properties and our empty homes.

You should be able to drive to the mainland to attend college.

What SNG Can Offer You

As an apprentice, you will gain a qualification, practical experience, earn a salary, and access our employee benefits.

• An annual £450 flex-pot for additional benefits
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Discounts on food, shopping, gym memberships, and days out
• Mental health first aiders and a Wellbeing Hub
• A recognition scheme for colleagues' contributions

Our Values and Opportunities

We believe you can truly be yourself at SNG. We seek apprentices with enthusiasm for learning and a desire to achieve great things for themselves and our customers.

Becoming an apprentice at Sovereign offers a career within a strong, successful, and diverse organization.

The Details

• Refer to the attached Candidate Guide for application assistance and interview questions.
• Ideally, you should have or be working towards Maths and English GCSEs to complete the Level 2 course.
• The application deadline is midnight on 23rd May 2025.
• Invitations to assessment days will be communicated by Tuesday, 10th June.
• Assessment days are scheduled between 24th and 27th June.