Apprentice Plumbing Engineer

Women's Engineering Society; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Women's Engineering Society is seeking an Apprentice Plumbing Engineer in the United Kingdom to start a practical, hands-on career while earning industry qualifications. The role combines college study one day per week with four days of on-site work under experienced engineers, gaining experience in maintenance, fault finding, and installations.

You will learn to follow health and safety procedures and build strong teamwork and problem-solving skills through real projects and regular training

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and work safely in a workshop or live-site environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues, engineers, and customers.
• Enthusiasm for practical problem-solving and learning new technical skills.
• Demonstrates resilience under pressure and adapts to changing priorities.
• Effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of customer service and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on water, drainage, and heating systems.
• Support inspections of pipework, valves, pumps, sanitary ware, and associated plumbing equipment, identifying and reporting defects, leaks, blockages, and equipment failures.
• Help diagnose faults in plumbing and drainage systems and carry out minor repairs under supervision, including supporting leak detection and repair activities.
• Assist with the installation of pipework systems, sanitary ware, water heaters, cylinders, pumps, and associated equipment.
• Follow all health, safety, environmental, and permit-to-work procedures, ensuring work areas remain safe, compliant, and well maintained.
• Support reactive maintenance requests and work collaboratively with facilities management and maintenance teams to ensure building services remain operational.
• Complete maintenance records, job sheets, service reports, and CAFM system updates accurately and professionally.
• Attend all college and apprenticeship training sessions while working towards relevant plumbing qualifications and developing technical skills and industry knowledge.

Skills

communication

teamwork

problem-solving

time management

customer service

safety awareness

Education

GCSEs Maths English Science (or Functional Skills Level 2)

Job description

Are you looking to kick-start your career in plumbing engineering while gaining hands-on experience and a recognised qualification?

We are looking for an Apprentice Plumbing Engineer who is eager to develop practical skills and learn from experienced engineers in a real workplace environment. This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to build a successful career while working towards industry-recognised qualifications.

Job Description

Throughout your apprenticeship journey, you will attend a local college one day per week to develop the theory and practical knowledge required for your qualification.

The remaining four days will be spent applying your learning in the workplace under expert guidance and supervision, gaining valuable experience in plumbing maintenance, fault finding, repairs, and installations while developing the skills needed for a successful career in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on water, drainage, and heating systems.
• Support inspections of pipework, valves, pumps, sanitary ware, and associated plumbing equipment, identifying and reporting defects, leaks, blockages, and equipment failures.
• Help diagnose faults in plumbing and drainage systems and carry out minor repairs under supervision, including supporting leak detection and repair activities.
• Assist with the installation of pipework systems, sanitary ware, water heaters, cylinders, pumps, and associated equipment.
• Follow all health, safety, environmental, and permit‑to‑work procedures, ensuring work areas remain safe, compliant, and well maintained.
• Support reactive maintenance requests and work collaboratively with facilities management and maintenance teams to ensure building services remain operational.
• Complete maintenance records, job sheets, service reports, and CAFM system updates accurately and professionally.
• Attend all college and apprenticeship training sessions while working towards relevant plumbing qualifications and developing technical skills and industry knowledge.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), typically including Maths, English, and Science, or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely in a workshop or live‑site environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues, engineers, and customers.
• Enthusiasm for practical problem‑solving and learning new technical skills.
• Demonstrates resilience under pressure and adapts to changing priorities.
• Effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of customer service and safe working practices.

Training & Development

As part of your apprenticeship, you will work towards recognised industry qualifications and develop knowledge in:

• Plumbing regulations and industry standards
• Building services systems
• Plumbing maintenance, repairs, and installations

You will gain valuable hands‑on experience while building the technical knowledge and practical skills required for a successful career as a Plumbing Engineer.