Gas Engineering Apprentice

The position includes a diverse range of duties to ensure you will learn all aspects of being a Gas Engineering Operative and gain valuable experience.

Duties include:

• Undertake and document rigorous risk assessments to ensure the safety of all affected by the work activities
• Take personal responsibility for maintaining safety standards and achieving job objectives
• Use and maintain tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) in a safe and appropriate manner
• Safe gas and electrical installation, commissioning, decommissioning and/or ongoing service and repair of gas installations and appliances needed to establish the safe operation of the equipment and installation accordance with industry standards
• Work with focus and clear purpose in all conditions and locations, covering business requirements, including lone working and safely adapt working methods to reflect changes in working environments
• Work on customer premises/property showing appropriate care and respect whilst focusing on safety
• Use a variety of appropriate and effective communication methods to interact with customers and others to give/receive information accurately, in a timely and positive manner in order to deliver the best possible service
• Identify where situations or conditions are to unsafe standards and take appropriate actions within your range of competency
• Achieve individual and team tasks which align to overall work objectives, be self-motivated and disciplined in the approach to work activities
• Work effectively and efficiently with people from different trades/disciplines, backgrounds and expertise to accomplish an activity in a safe manner, on time, to meet customer expectations
• Identify, organise and use resources effectively and sustainably to complete the task with consideration to cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact
• Be able to read and follow technical documentation associated with equipment and installation requirements

• Effective Communication Skills
• Good Team worker
• Logical Thinker
• Able to work independently when needed
• Adaptable
  

• Physically Fit
• Willing to Learn

Candidates must hold Level 2 Maths (equivalent to GCSE grade C/4 or above) and L1 English (equivalent to GCSE grade D/3 or above) qualification and have a strong desire to become a Gas Engineer within the Plumbing Industry.

The Chesterfield College Group continues to develop strong relationships with employers and we encourage any organisation considering recruiting an apprentice to support them to progress onto a higher apprenticeship level, or offer full time employment at the end of their apprenticeship.

This role may include travel for work purposes.

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence. You will be expected to work towards the Gas Engineering Operative Level 3 Standard, with support from your employer and The Chesterfield College Group.

As part of your apprenticeship and dependent on your prior attainment you may be required to complete maths, and English Functional Skills which is an integral part of your apprenticeship. Upon successful completion you will be awarded an additional certificates of recognition for these qualifications.