Plumbing & Domestic Heating Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
Plumbing & Domestic Heating Apprentice/ Plumber's Mate
Aphrodite Plumbing & Heating Ltd
£5.28- £7.00 p/h starting salary depending on experience, subject to pay increase as apprenticeship progresses.
Monday - Friday, 39 hours p/w
We are a family run business covering all aspects of plumbing and heating works, anything from small maintenance jobs i.e dripping taps to full system installations.
Example of areas covered by us ;
- Bathrooms
- Kitchens
- Sanitary ware installation
- Hot water cylinder installations
- Cold water storage tank installations
- Heating system installations
- Rainwater installations
- Drainage
- Core gas works
Plus many more.
The Role
Working alongside a fully qualified plumbing engineer.The applicant will be required to assist with daily duties whilst learning the plumbing trade. The applicant must be a good peoples person and be able to communicate and work well with others.
Job Description
We are currently seeking a young individual to join our company who is keen to learn the plumbing trade.The successful applicant will gain all the knowledge required to carry out competently all aspects of plumbing works within the plumbing industry. They will also gain there Level 3 certification as well as customer service skills as they will be interacting with our customers on a daily basis. They must also be able to work interact well with others and in a team.
Entry Requirements
- Math's & English at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
- Level 2 Plumbing qualification would be beneficial, but is not essential
- A full UK driving license is desirable but not essential
- Based near Waterlooville desirable but not essential
- CRB check if required
Skills & Personal Qualities
- Hardworking
- Team player
- Punctual
- Articulate
- Well mannered and polite
- Well presented
- Thorough
- Attention to detail
- Able to work to tight deadlines
Company Benefits
- National Minimum Apprenticeship Wage
- 20 days holiday entitlement per year plus bank holidays
Working Week
Working 39 hours per week Monday to Friday to include one day at college. 8-hours per day plus 30 minutes for lunch.
Future Prospects
Applicant will gain all the knowledge required to be successful within the plumbing industry also gaining there Level 3 certification. The applicant would also be welcome to a long term permanent position with us once qualified.
Any Questions?
If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Naomi Beer on 02394211954 or at naomi.beer@copc.ac.uk.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: £5.28-£7.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 24/08/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Plumbing & Domestic Heating Apprentice roles across Aphrodite Plumbing & Heating Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £5 - £7 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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