Summary
We are seeking a bright, motivated and committed individual who has completed a Level 3 craft apprenticeship in Plumbing or Heating & Ventilation and is ready to take the next step into engineering.
You must already hold a level 3 plumbing or heating qualification and have a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.
Wage
£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
Competitive annual salary
Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm (40 hours per week) varies on site
Travel expenses covered when working away from your designated office base
Training course
Building services engineering senior technician (level 4)
Hours
This role will involve working on site. The site hours will be 7.30am to 4.00pm. Approximate office hours vary.
40 hours a week
Start date
Sunday 1 February 2026
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
You must already hold a level 3 plumbing or heating qualification and have a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.
Price Building Services seek a bright, motivated individual who has completed a Level 3 craft apprenticeship in Plumbing or Heating & Ventilation and is ready to progress into an engineering and project-focused role.
Where you'll work
12 Hawks Road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT1 3EG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SKILLS4STEM LTD.
Training course
Building services engineering senior technician (level 4)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined building services engineering problems.
* Apply building services engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating building services engineering systems.
* Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve well-defined building services engineering problems.
* Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts.
* Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined building services engineering problems.
* Produce and interpret building services engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used.
* Produce building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation.
* Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation.
* Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks.
* Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work.
* Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against building services engineering project plans.
* Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes.
* Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales.
* Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements.
* Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.
* Apply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information.
* Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance.
* Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined building services engineering problems.
* Apply building services engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating building services engineering systems.
* Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve well-defined building services engineering problems.
* Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts.
* Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined building services engineering problems.
* Produce and interpret building services engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used.
* Produce building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation.
* Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation.
* Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks.
* Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work.
* Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against building services engineering project plans.
* Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes.
* Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales.
* Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements.
* Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.
* Apply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information.
* Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance.
Training schedule
* Section 106 requires that you MUST live in Kingston on Thames.
* Work will be intially in Kingston then across London, sometimes across the UK.
* You will complete college via an online classroom on day release for 2 years.
More training information
All training is delivered by industry specialists.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* ENGLISH (grade C 4 or above)
* Maths (grade C /4 or above)
Other in:
Plumbing (grade Pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
Eligibility Requirement (Section 106):
This trainee opportunity is funded through a Section 106 planning obligation and is therefore only open to applicants who are current residents of the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Proof of address will be required as part of the recruitment process.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any adjustments or support at any stage of the application process, please let us know.