As an RI Cruden Apprentice, you will gain valuable hands-on experience working alongside a talented team at a wide range of domestic and commercial projects across the country. \n \nFor our 2026 Apprenticeship Programme, you will be considered for all four of our specialist areas as detailed below; \n \nElectrical - Youâll build the skills needed to install, test, and maintain modern electrical systems across a range of environments. Training covers reading technical drawings, diagnosing faults, and working to strict safety and wiring regulations, helping you develop into a confident and capable electrical professional.\n \nPlumbing - Expect to work handsâon with water, heating, and drainage systems, mastering high-quality pipework and appliance installation. Youâll also learn to troubleshoot water flow issues and work with sustainable waterâefficiency technologies to meet todayâs environmental standards. \n \nHeating and Ventilation - This pathway is all about designing, installing and maintain heating, ventilation, and airâconditioning systems. Typically, within commercial and industrial environments, youâll have the chance to work and experience larger, more complex building services equipment. Welding and pipework fabrication form an integral aspect, giving you the practical skills to construct and maintain robust system infrastructure. Alongside this, youâll gain a wealth of experience with lowâcarbon technologies, including air and ground source heat pumps, supporting the delivery of energyâefficient and environmentally responsible solutions for customers and clients. \n\nService and Maintenance - Your work will focus on keeping buildings running smoothly through planned and reactive maintenance. Drawing on qualifications you will have the chance to undertake across Commercial Gas, Oftec Commercial Oil and FâGas, alongside your continued college learning, youâll build the skills and knowledge to support site safety, complete technical repairs, and help improve building performance so that all systems run efficiently and in full compliance, all year-round. \n\nDuring the application process, you will have the opportunity to indicate your preferred area of focus. While we will take your preference into account, apprentices may ultimately be interviewed for any of the four areas. This structure aims to make sure we give you a broad, highâquality learning experience, whilst allowing us to match you with the area where we feel you can make the greatest impact. Our apprenticeship programme will equip you with the qualifications, hands-on experience, and technical knowledge needed to succeed. You will earn while you learn, gaining a qualification with world-wide recognition, while building a career with long-term stability, job security, and plenty of room for growth. If you enjoy problem-solving and practical work, our apprenticeship could be the perfect fit for you! For our apprenticeships, we do not require formal qualifications for most pathways. Instead, we look for individuals who can demonstrate strong motivation, a willingness to learn, and a committed, positive attitude toward both training and work.\n\nHowever, if you are interested in the Electrical pathway, please note that there are additional requirements:\n\nNational 5 Maths (or equivalent)\nSECTT Entry Test\n\nTo be considered for an electrical apprenticeship, please upload either your SECTT test certificate or proof of your test booking (such as an email or letter) as part of your application.