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Building Services Engineering Apprentice
Building Services Engineering Apprentice
, Apply From: 13/07/2025
Learning Provider
Delivered by LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Employer
St George's University Hospitals NHS Trust
Vacancy Description
Key Responsibilities:
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:
o Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
o Low-pressure hot water (LPHW) systems
o Electrical distribution, lighting, and power systems
o Drainage, plumbing, and water safety management (Legionella control)
o Fire detection, suppression, and life safety systems
o 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.
Compliance and Health & Safety
* Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including risk assessments, method statements, and safe working procedures.
* Undertake training in areas such as fire safety, water safety (Legionella control), PUWER (Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations), and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).
* Ensure compliance with building regulations, sustainability standards, and industry best practices.
* Work in potentially hazardous environments, such as plant rooms, boiler houses, and electrical switch rooms, while maintaining a high standard of safety awareness.
Operational Support
* Assist in energy management initiatives, including data collection for sustainability reporting and carbon reduction.
* Work collaboratively with maintenance teams, facilities staff, and external contractors to ensure seamless operations.
* Shadow experienced technicians to develop hands-on expertise across multiple trades and systems.
* Engage in project work, including refurbishments, system upgrades, and asset lifecycle management.
* Support emergency maintenance and participate in on-call rotas where required. Personal and Professional Development
* Attend and complete HND Building Services Engineering at South Bank University (day release format).
* Participate in structured learning sessions, workshops, and site visits to enhance technical knowledge.
* Undertake manufacturer-specific training on key plant and equipment.
* Develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills through real-world engineering challenges.
* Build effective communication and teamwork skills in a professional engineering environment.
Key Details
Vacancy Title
Building Services Engineering Apprentice
Employer Description
St George’s is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching hospitals. As part of our Estates & Facilities team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the Trust’s buildings and infrastructure operate safely and efficiently. We will provide PPE, toolkits, mentoring, and structured training to help you grow. You’ll be part of a supportive team committed to developing future engineering talent while upholding our Trust values: Excellent, Kind, Responsible, and Respectful.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.
Vacancy Location
Blackshaw Road London SW17 0QT
Wage Frequency
Custom
Number of Vacancies
3
Vacancy Reference Number
1000331275
Key Dates
Apply From
13/07/2025
Closing Date For Applications
2025-07-27 23:59:59
Interview Begin From
Possible Start Date
2025-09-01 00:00:00
Training
Training to be Provided
Part time day release: apprentices attend university once a week for two semesters. Semester 1 runs from September to January and Semester 2 from January to June.
Learning Provider
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Contact Details
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Skills Required
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