APPRENTICE HEATING ENGINEER

i-Protech Tech Ltd.; Westhill; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid training

college fees

company uniform

PPE

starter tool kit

workplace pension

holiday entitlement (SJIB terms)

clear progression route to qualified i

Job summary

i-Protech Tech Ltd. in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, is seeking an Apprentice Heating Engineer to join the renewable heating team.

The role involves installing and servicing air and ground source heat pumps in homes across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and the North East, while undertaking an SVQ Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in Plumbing and Heating. No prior heating or plumbing experience is required; we value reliability, practicality and a genuine interest in developing a skilled trade.

Qualifications

• No prior heating or plumbing experience is required.
• Reliable, practical and genuinely interested in developing a skilled trade.
• National 5 or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English are preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting engineers with air and ground source heat pump installations.
• Helping install cylinders, radiators and underfloor heating systems.
• Learning pipework skills using copper, plastic and multilayer systems.
• Developing practical skills including pressing and soldering.
• Helping with system filling, flushing, pressure testing and commissioning.
• Supporting routine servicing, maintenance and fault finding visits.
• Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe.
• T treating customers and their homes with respect.
• Completing college work and maintaining an up to date training portfolio.

Skills

Reliability

Practical

Willingness to learn

Education

National 5 Maths & English

Job description

We are looking for an Apprentice Heating Engineer to join our growing renewable heating team in Westhill, Aberdeenshire.

This is an opportunity to start a career in low carbon heating while gaining practical experience alongside experienced engineers and studying towards a recognised qualification.

You will work on the installation and servicing of air and ground source heat pumps and heating systems in homes across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and the wider North East.

Alongside your practical experience, you will work towards an SVQ Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in Plumbing and Heating through college training.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting engineers with air and ground source heat pump installations
• Helping install cylinders, radiators and underfloor heating systems
• Learning pipework skills using copper, plastic and multilayer systems
• Developing practical skills including pressing and soldering
• Helping with system filling, flushing, pressure testing and commissioning
• Supporting routine servicing, maintenance and fault finding visits
• Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe
• Treating customers and their homes with respect
• Completing college work and maintaining an up to date training portfolio

No previous heating or plumbing experience is required. We are looking for someone who is reliable, practical and genuinely interested in developing a skilled trade.

National 5 or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English are preferred but not essential. A full UK driving licence, or working towards one, would be an advantage.

Training includes an SVQ Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in Plumbing and Heating, college attendance, heat pump installation training, manufacturer product training, water regulations training, unvented hot water certification and one to one mentoring from an experienced engineer.

The position is full time and permanent, with a 4 year Modern Apprenticeship. Pay is in line with SJIB apprentice rates, with annual increases as you progress.

Benefits include

• paid training
• college fees
• company uniform
• PPE
• starter tool kit
• workplace pension
• holiday entitlement in line with SJIB terms
• a clear progression route to qualified Heating Engineer