Building Services Engineering Apprentice

St George's University Hospitals; City Of London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in London is offering a three-year Building Services Engineering Apprenticeship. This program equips apprentices with industry-relevant skills in mechanical, electrical, and public health engineering while providing a pathway to an HND qualification. Applicants will enjoy hands-on training alongside experienced engineers, engaging in maintenance, installation, and system inspections across various building services.

Qualifications

• Assist in maintenance of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Support installation and fault-finding activities on HVAC and power systems.
• Conduct equipment inspections and record meter readings.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced engineers to complete repairs.
• Use hand tools and diagnostic equipment for maintenance tasks.

Job description

The Building Services Engineering Apprenticeship Programme is a structured three‑year training scheme designed to develop future professionals in mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) disciplines. This apprenticeship provides a pathway to obtaining an HND in Building Services Engineering at London South Bank University, ensuring apprentices gain industry‑relevant skills, knowledge, and experience while working towards the End‑Point Assessment (EPA). Technical Training and Competency Development

• Assist in planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical and electrical building services, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Support installation, commissioning, and fault‑finding activities on systems including:
  • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
  • Low‑pressure hot water (LPHW) systems
  • Electrical distribution, lighting, and power systems
  • Drainage, plumbing, and water safety management (Legionella control)
  • Fire detection, suppression, and life safety systems
  • BMS (Building Management Systems) and energy control measures
• Conduct plant room and equipment inspections, recording meter readings and system data.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment for fault‑finding and maintenance tasks.
• Work alongside experienced engineers to complete repairs, servicing, and testing of essential building systems.

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000‑strong workforce.