Service & Maintenance Engineer Apprenticeship
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Company: WATSONS BUILDING SERVICES LTD
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Location: KEIGHLEY, BD20 0HD
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-1000275943
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Application Deadline Date: 01/09/2026
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Start Date: 20/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.
Brief Description
Service & Maintenance Engineers play a key role in planning and completing a range of maintenance work, including industrial and commercial building services engineering systems such as ventilating, heating, water supply, waste and drainage. They also complete planned preventative maintenance and undertake any required remedial repairs.
Training to be Provided
The apprenticeship will provide a structured pathway into the HVAC and building services maintenance industry. The apprentice will gain practical site experience while working towards the relevant apprenticeship standard, typically covering service and maintenance of building services, engineering systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, water services, controls and associated plant.
Training will include a combination of workplace learning, college or training provider attendance, practical assessments, technical knowledge development, portfolio evidence, regular progress reviews and preparation for end point assessment.
Future Prospects
- A structured apprenticeship and clear development pathway into the HVAC industry.
- Hands-on training with experienced engineers across a range of commercial and industrial sites.
- Support from supervisors, mentors and training providers throughout the apprenticeship.
- Exposure to a wide range of HVAC systems, clients and building types.
- The opportunity to build a long-term career in a skilled, practical and growing industry.
- Ongoing development opportunities following successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
- Assist qualified engineers with planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and general servicing of HVAC plant and building services systems.
- Support the inspection, testing and maintenance of air conditioning systems, ventilation systems, air handling units, heat pumps, heating systems, pumps, controls and associated mechanical services.
- Learn how to identify faults, diagnose issues and assist with safe and effective repairs under supervision.
- Help prepare tools, materials, equipment and access arrangements required for daily tasks.
- Assist with basic system checks, cleaning, filter changes, belt checks, visual inspections, temperature checks and operational testing.
- Support engineers in recording job information, service sheets, asset details, photographs, test results and remedial recommendations accurately.
- Follow method statements, risk assessments, permit requirements and site-specific procedures at all times.
- Work safely around mechanical and electrical services, including learning the principles of isolation, safe systems of work and reactivation procedures.
- Maintain a tidy, professional and safe working area, including responsible storage of tools, equipment and materials.
- Communicate politely and professionally with clients, building users, colleagues, supervisors and other trades on site.