Apprentice Plumber

About the Role

As a plumber apprentice you will install, commission, de‑commission, repair and maintain gas systems and appliances, helping customers understand and manage their energy usage efficiently. • Apply Health and Safety and Environmental Legislation in the Building Services Engineering Sector • Establish and maintain good working relationships in the Building Services Engineering Sector • Perform electrical work on mechanical building services systems • Install and test plumbing and heating systems • Service and maintain plumbing and heating systems • Install sheet weathering protection • Work with emerging technologies

Key Responsibilities

• ▸electrical work
• ▸plumbing install
• ▸heating systems
• ▸gas systems
• ▸weather protection
• ▸emerging tech

What You Bring

The apprenticeship programme covers health and safety legislation, relationship building, electrical work on mechanical services, and the installation, testing, servicing, commissioning and de‑commissioning of plumbing and heating systems, as well as sheet weatherproofing and emerging technologies. Depending on prior experience, the programme lasts 18 to 36 months and leads to GasSafe registration and eligibility for IGEM membership upon successful completion. The role is physically demanding, involving lifting, work at height and confined‑space tasks; candidates should be self‑motivated, possess strong problem‑solving skills and take pride in their work. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship), be over 21, hold a driving licence for at least three months with fewer than nine points, and will be subject to background, identity and security checks. The closing date for applications is 8 March 2026; for queries contact Vickie Rudge ([email protected]).

Requirements

• ▸gassafe
• ▸igem
• ▸electrical work
• ▸plumbing
• ▸self‑motivated
• ▸over 21

Benefits

Competitive pay plumber apprenticeship in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire offers a fixed‑term contract with pay at the nationally agreed apprentice rates plus excellent company benefits. Salary includes payment for normal working hours and college attendance, and applicants must reside in a North Lanarkshire postcode. Training is provided by CITB with a provisional start date of 3 August 2026, and entry criteria include Nat 5 English, Maths (preferably Physics), pre‑apprenticeship experience and potential to work towards SVQ levels 6‑7, followed by a pre‑employment assessment and interview. Mears Group considers apprenticeships a core part of its workforce development, with many senior staff having begun as apprentices. All apprentices receive the national apprentice minimum wage, paid college time, and the chance to gain real‑life experience working in homes, community projects, and delivering customer‑focused service. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, an annual Mears Fun Day organized as a thank‑you from the Executive team, a Chromebook to support your studies, funding for your first set of work tools, and staff rewards offering up to 10% discounts on groceries, holidays, eye‑test vouchers, a share‑save scheme and more. Mears Group promotes diversity and inclusion, is a Disability Confident employer, supports the Armed Forces Covenant, holds the Gold Defence Employer Recognition Scheme award and an Endorser Award for veteran transition. Optional social‑mobility questions are offered to help improve opportunities for candidates from diverse backgrounds. • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Annual Mears Fun Day organized as a thank‑you from the Executive team • Chromebook provided to support your studies • Funding for your first set of work tools • Staff rewards offering up to 10% discounts on groceries, holidays, eye‑test vouchers, share‑save scheme and more

Work Environment

Field

Interview Process

-pre-employment assessment -interview