Apprentice Building Services Engineer
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Company: TACE MANCHESTER LIMITED
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Location: Cheadle, SK8 6QL
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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-2000023137
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Application Deadline Date: 08/04/2026
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Start Date: 06/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 08:30 - 17:30, Monday - Thursday. 08:30 - 14:30, Friday.
Brief Description
Excellent opportunity for an ambitious, self-motivated, apprentice engineer to join our building services team. The successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of building services engineering (mechanical, electrical and BIM/Revit) with a view of choosing their own preferred bias as they reach the end of their apprenticeship.
Training to be Provided
Day release at college.
Trafford & Stockport College Group - Stretford Campus.
Future Prospects
The correct candidate can go far, there is no ceiling to personal development.
Vacancy Detail
The applicant will work in a successful engineering practice, with a track record of training from apprentice level through to senior engineers / management level. You will be mentored by a strong team of senior engineers and report to a nominated training officer. You will be provided with structured, in-house, training and attend college one day a week. You will assist senior engineers with a variety of tasks, a summary of which is given below:
- Produce tender information – assist with preparation of specifications, equipment schedules, drawings, and other information for tender packages.
- Full electrical/mechanical design – assisting with electrical/mechanical design works and integration with coordination of services.
- Design calculations – produce design calculations and completing analysis both manually and with the aid of software packages.
- Deadlines – support the team with design/admin tasks while managing internal and external deadlines and keeping actions on track.
- Liaise with engineers/technicians to gather information and communicate progress and next steps.
- Assist Principal Engineers – assist principal engineers when required and provide electrical/mechanical design support.
- Utilities – applying for and managing statutory application process.
- Produce professional written outputs (emails, notes, schedules) and represent the business positively with external contacts.
Other Information
We’re looking for an apprentice who brings strong people skills alongside a desire to learn. You’ll be a clear, professional communicator (written and verbal), comfortable asking questions and building relationships with colleagues and external project teams. You’ll show initiative and ownership, keeping tasks moving, meeting deadlines, and updating others proactively. A positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to take feedback on board are essential.
Any evidence of taking responsibility (school/college projects, part-time work, clubs, volunteering).
You’ll be working in a busy, deadline-driven office environment, so you’ll need to be adaptable and take initiative. We’ll provide plenty of support and training, but you’ll need to bring commitment, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.