Engineering Technician Apprentice
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Company: COMFORT SERVICES GROUP LIMITED
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Location: COLCHESTER, CO4 5YQ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000021506
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Application Deadline Date: 18/07/2026
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Start Date: 26/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday Friday, 08.00- 16.30. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required (depending on business needs). We will always check your availability prior to any out of hours works arrangements.
Brief Description
We are looking for an engineer to be trained on the HVAC/Commissioning side and/or the Water treatment & Water hygiene side of the business. These roles might cross/depending on where the right skill set can be applied to the best level. Full support for training offered. CSCS skill card will be required - we will assist with applying.
Training to be Provided
- Day release - One day per week based in college
Future Prospects
- Potential full-time role
Vacancy Detail
Responsibilities - To include but not limited to:
- To offer support to Commissioning & Water Treatment Engineers. Working closely with your supervisor and the engineering team, following the correct procedures to BSRIA guidelines and when needed CIBSE Codes A & W
- To compile correct computer-generated test sheets and engineers’ reports using our master templates, initially with some training and guidance as required
- Always wear company clothing and appropriate PPE
- Help with producing Risk Assessments and Method Statements required for individual projects
- Proficient with use of Office suite programs (Word, Excel spreadsheets). Computer literate
- Some understanding of building, engineering, M & E industry desired
- Carry out all reasonable tasks or projects as requested
- To follow instructions as given by project managers/lead engineers
- To abide to company rules, Health and Safety and Quality policies
- Ensure employee handbook has been read and understood fully.
- Always behave respectfully towards customers, work colleagues and office staff
- Always promote a professional company image
- Never make a promise we cannot keep
Key Tasks:
- Performing air and water balancing and HVAC systems validations to CIBSE Codes and BSRIA Guidelines, always with a positive outlook and can-do attitude, proactive troubleshooting
- To assist the commissioning and water treatment teams when required
- To follow the correct procedures for setting up and flushing closed low and chilled water systems to BSRIA guidelines
- Understanding L8 water compliance
- Be willing to participate in any company training. days/programs provided to improve development
- Be prepared to travel and stay away as necessary to complete your work and always look for opportunities to improve standards
- Follow company processes relating to all aspects of your work, showing respect to all staff and colleagues
- Report any issues to your project manager/ lead engineer
- To generate test sheets and reports in a timely manner
Other Information
The position requires daily travel to our clients’ sites. You will be paired with a senior engineer and likely to travel with them in a company vehicle, occasional travel by public transport may be required. Therefore, the role is suited to someone who is not only technically minded, but also enjoys variety and flexibility and holds a full driving licence (or is learning to drive).