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This apprenticeship is ideal for anyone interested in pursuing a career in plumbing. Apprentices will earn while they learn, gaining hands-on site experience alongside qualified plumbers. They will be supported through structured training while working toward a Level 3 qualification.
Wage
£30,784 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Training course
Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends. 40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 21 September 2026
Duration
4 years
Positions available
3
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Assist qualified plumbers with the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing systems
- Learn to fit bathrooms, kitchens, pipework, and heating systems
- Help diagnose and fix plumbing issues under supervision
- Carry out basic testing and inspection of plumbing installations
- Maintain tools, equipment, and a safe, clean work environment
- Work on-site and in residential/commercial properties
- Support in ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures
- Accurately record work completed and materials used
- Attend college training and complete coursework on time
- Follow instructions from supervisors and contribute positively to the team
Essential Application Criteria:
- (please state any qualifications, skills, experience, knowledge, and attributes candidates must have to help us filter the right candidates to you):
- GCSE A*-C/9-4 in maths and English (or equivalent functional skills)
- MUST LIVE IN TOWER HAMLETS!
- Candidates must have at least 6-months previous experience
Desirable Application Criteria:
- (Preferred but not essential qualifications, skills, experience, knowledge):
- Strong interest in electrical installation
- Good practical and problem-solving skills
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Basic numeracy and attention to detail
Where you'll work
STATOM HOUSE
795 LONDON ROAD
GRAYS
RM20 3LH
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE
Training course
Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Operate in a safe working manner by adhering to health and safety legislation, approved codes of practice and guidance and applying safe working practices.
- Carry out and apply the common processes and techniques used in the installation and test of plumbing and domestic heating systems (cold water, hot water, central heating and sanitary appliances and pipework).
- Carry out and apply the common processes and techniques used in the installation and test of rainwater systems.
- Plan tasks within plumbing and domestic heating systems industry.
- Identify and document hazards for the plumbing and domestic heating systems work. Apply control measures.
- Carry out commission and handover procedures and techniques on plumbing and domestic heating systems (cold water, hot water, central heating, sanitary appliances, and rainwater).
- Install, test, and commission, electrical and electrical control systems applicable to plumbing and domestic heating systems.
- Perform routine service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on the non-electrical components of plumbing and domestic heating systems.
- Perform routine service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on electrical and electrical control systems applicable to plumbing and domestic heating systems including industry safe isolation procedures.
- Decommission plumbing and domestic heating systems.
- Decommission electrical and electrical control systems applicable to plumbing and domestic heating systems.
- Plan, size and select cold and hot systems to meet customer’s needs in accordance with manufacturers guidance, regulatory requirements and industry recognised standards and procedures.
- Plan, size and select domestic heating and rainwater systems to meet customers' needs in accordance with manufacturers' guidance, regulatory requirements and industry recognised standards and procedures.
- Carry out and apply the common installation processes and techniques used in the installation and maintenance of natural gas systems (up to 35mm R1¼) and natural gas fired hot water and central heating appliances (up to 70kW net heat input) in the workplace.
- Install, purge, test, commission and handover low pressure natural gas systems (up to 35mm R1¼) and natural gas fired hot water and central heating appliances (up to 70kW net heat input).
- Perform routine service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on low pressure Natural Gas systems (up to 35mm R1¼) and Natural Gas fired hot water and central heating appliances (up to 70kW net heat input).
- Decommission (including disconnection and dismantling) low pressure Natural Gas systems (up to 35mm R1¼) and Natural Gas fired hot water and central heating appliances (up to 70kW net heat input).
- Plan, size and select low pressure Natural Gas systems (up to 35mm R1¼) and Natural Gas fired hot water and central heating appliances (up to 70kW net heat input).
- Carry out and apply the common processes and techniques used in the installation of air source heat pump (non-refrigerant circuits) systems.
- Carry out and apply the common processes and techniques used in the installation of solar thermal systems.
- Test, commission and handover air source heat pump (non-refrigerant circuits) systems.
- Test, commission and handover solar thermal systems.
- Perform routine service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on air source heat pump (non-refrigerant circuits) systems.
- Perform routine service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on solar thermal systems.
- Decommission (including disconnection and dismantling) air source heat pump (non-refrigerant circuits) systems.
- Decommission (including disconnection and dismantling) solar thermal systems.
- Plan, size and select air source heat pump (non-refrigerant circuits) systems.
- Plan, size and select solar thermal systems.
- Carry out and apply the common processes and techniques used in the installation of plumbing (above 28mm) and non-domestic plumbing pipework.
- Carry out and apply the common processes and techniques used in the installation of plumbing (above 28mm) and non-domestic plumbing systems and appliances (cold water systems, hot water systems, sanitary appliances and pipework systems and rainwater systems).
- Test, commission and handover plumbing pipework (above 28mm) and non-domestic plumbing systems and appliances in the workplace. (cold water systems and sanitary appliances and pipework systems).
- Perform routine service, maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification procedures and techniques on plumbing (above 28mm) and non-domestic plumbing systems and appliances.
- Decommission (including disconnection and dismantling) plumbing (above 28mm) and non-domestic plumbing systems and appliances.
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The apprentice will attend Waltham Forest College, located at 707 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB, as part of their apprenticeship training.
- 1 day per week at college
- On-site college-based training
- The remaining days will be spent working with Spark Tech MEP, gaining practical experience and developing business administration skills in the workplace
- Training will support the apprentice in building the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to successfully complete their apprenticeship
More training information
Level 3 Plumbing:
- Water Regulations/Water Fittings Regulations
- Unvented hot water systems (G3)
- Gas awareness
- Energy efficiency and low-carbon technologies
- Safe working practices
- Health & safety
- First Aid
You will attend Waltham Forest College one day per week, with the remaining days spent at Spark Tech MEP gaining hands-on experience and applying your learning in a real workplace.
This apprenticeship will give you a recognised qualification, valuable practical experience and transferable skills to support your future career in plumbing.
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade Level 4 - 9 or A-C)
- Mathematics (grade Level 4 - 9 or A-C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Reliability
- Time management
- Willingness to learn
Spark Tech MEP Group
Spark Tech MEP Group is a fast-growing and innovative construction services business, specialising in civil engineering, groundworks, reinforced concrete structures, remediation, demolition and major infrastructure projects across the UK. Founded on a culture of excellence, integrity and teamwork, Spark Tech MEP delivers complex projects in sectors including aviation, energy, marine and residential development. With a strong focus on investing in people, the company provides apprentices with the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience, develop industry-recognised skills and build a successful career alongside experienced professionals working on some of the UK’s most challenging and high-profile construction projects
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Qualified/competent plumber - Domestic plumbing.
- Maintenance and repairs
- Installation work
- Bathrooms, heating and water systems
- Experienced plumber
- More complex installations
- Fault finding and diagnostics
- Commercial plumbing
- Taking responsibility for jobs
Contact
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE
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