Gas and Heating Engineer Apprentice
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Company: OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED
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Location: Oxford, OX4 2RH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,434.20 per year
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000029014
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Application Deadline Date: 31/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am - 3:30pm Friday, 30-min break
Brief Description
Gain hands-on experience while training as a Plumbing & Domestic Heating Technician with ODS. You’ll work alongside skilled engineers, learn industry-standard techniques and complete a Level 3 apprenticeship with clear progression and professional recognition.
Training to be Provided
Delivery model:
- Work-based training with your employer
- Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week for 3 years)
- Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
- Approximately 5 on-site assessment visits per year
- Apprentices will need to complete a minimum of 857 hours of off-the-job training during their apprenticeship
Qualifications included:
- City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating
- Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
- Multiple choice test
- Design project
- Practical installation and application test
- Professional discussion, based on a portfolio completed during the apprenticeship
Future Prospects
On successful completion, there may be opportunities to progress into a qualified Plumbing & Domestic Heating Technician role within ODS, with further development including professional registration (EngTech) and industry certification.
Vacancy Detail
- Assist with installing and repairing plumbing systems (baths, sinks, toilets, waste systems)
- Support fitting and maintenance of hot and cold-water systems
- Learn to install central heating and gas systems (from Year 3)
- Assist with servicing and repair of gas appliances (from Year 3)
- Support installation and maintenance of renewable energy systems (from Year 3)
- Attend college, training sessions and complete apprenticeship assessments
- Work closely with mentors and experienced technicians
Other Information
- The role involves physical work, including lifting and working on building sites
- Some work may take place outdoors and in occupied buildings
- Commitment required to complete college-based and on-the-job training
Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to complete a series of initial assessments, essential eligibility checks and a phone interview to find out more about the apprenticeship process and training. As a new apprenticeship applicant, you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments, please call us on 01235 216216.
By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible.
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £8.00 per hour from April 2025. This applies to 16 - 18-year-old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The wage for apprentices applies to time spent on the job, plus time spent in college.