PLUMBING AND DOMESTIC HEATING TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP
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Company: S M S ENVIRONMENTAL LTD
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Location: DIDCOT, OX11 0RA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,600.00 per year
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-1000339294
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Application Deadline Date: 01/09/2026
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Start Date: 02/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: (Monday - Friday), plus paid overtime available. Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
SMS Environmental is looking to hire an Apprentice Plumber to work within the Oxford and Reading areas. This is a great opportunity for an aspiring plumber to gain practical work experience along with the ability to earn qualifications along the way.
Training to be Provided
- Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Level 3
- Activate Learning - Reading College 1-day per week
Future Prospects
Progress into:
- Senior plumber position & gas engineer
- Site supervisor
- Site manager
- Project manager
Vacancy Detail
- Hands-on experience learning: Plumbing, Heating, Gas, Oil & LPG
- General plumbing repairs & maintenance
- Central heating servicing & installation
- Boiler servicing & installation
- Bathrooms & kitchen installation
- Assist skilled plumbers in various plumbing tasks learning from their experience. Planning, selecting, sizing, preparatory work, installation, testing and commissioning, fault finding, diagnostics, rectification, routine service and maintenance, decommission etc.
- Select the required materials to carry out the work
- Precision measuring, marking, cutting, and installing components
- Learn the process of understanding and interpreting technical drawings and work in accordance with specifications
- Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed
- Plan and carry out work to the required standards of quality and speed
- Use of hand tools, portable power tools and equipment
- Work safely and be aware of key health, safety, and welfare issues. Follow health & safety policy and procedures for using various tools, equipment and materials including the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) where needed
- Maintain a clean and organised work environment
- Move, handle and store resources, such as materials complying with relevant legislation & guidance
- Interpret and follow verbal and written work instructions from trade supervisors and managers
- Uphold high standards of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- May be asked to assist in other areas of the site (i.e. cleaning and general labouring)
- Opportunities to watch other trades. This is beneficial to learn the sequence of work on building projects
Other Information
A current driving licence is required for this role.
• Ability to liaise effectively with clients and colleagues
• Clear CRB/DBS Disclosure
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a team or as a lone worker
• Good listening skills – with the ability to absorb and follow all information
• Ability to learn and develop new skills on the job in order to complete tasks effectively
• IT knowledge – to use iPad technology and Opuz systems effectively
• To attend site in a timely way in-line with client and team requirements
• To be aware of personal appearance and maintain good standards of cleanliness
• Job involves hard work & heavy lifting.