Plumbing and domestic heating technician Apprentice Exeter, England
Job description
Mechanical Heating, Plumbing & Gas Apprentice based from the Dodd Group Exeter office working on site throughout Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. Dodd Group are a family business employing almost 1000 persons nationally and as such are a top 10 provider of MEP services to the commercial, Schools and local authority sectors. On successful completion of the apprenticeship progression is available to technician and supervisory levels to an office position should this be the applicants choice to progress in this manner.Due to site restrictions, the applicant will need to be aged 18.
The main roles and responsibilities of the Apprentice will include assisting with and
progress to the installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, repairs and operation
of Heating, Plumbing and Gas installations and all other associated elements in an
efficient, safe manner and in accordance with company Health and Safety policy, Safe
Systems of Work and current regulations.
Working with site foreman and line managers to ensure planning, procurement, progress,
handover, performance, day to day supervision and safe delivery of all tasks assigned
are completed successfully.
Working as part of a team on projects in various environments including Construction,
Retail, Leisure, Education, end user etc.
Main activities may include:
Undertake all heating, plumbing & gas works within individual’s capability
To ensure that all equipment and services are in a safe condition
To be responsible for and take care of company supplied equipment and materials
To understand and comply with policies and procedures
To carry out work in a safe and diligent manner
To attend and fully participate in training and appraisal activities as required
To undertake additional duties in line with capabilities as required
To assist with planned preventative and reactive maintenance tasks, including fault
finding and repair
To undertake work outside normal hours and lodge away from time to time when
required.
To take a pro-active approach to client liaison.
To complete pre-programmed works in agreed timescales
Communicate well (verbally and in writing) with colleagues and clients
Works harmoniously with others, helping to generate a positive team atmosphere
Assist with production of material requisitions and procurement of materials and
equipment
To work towards the understanding and analyse specifications, schedules, schematics
and drawings and report any anomalies or omissions to foreman and line managers.
Hours: 40.00 per week
About the employer:
Dodd Group was formed in 1947 in Shropshire and has remained a privately owned family business ever since. With an unrivalled reputation within building services, we offer a comprehensive electrical and mechanical design, installation and maintenance service across many sectors.
Requirements and Prospects:
Able to work individually or as part of a team
Able to cope under pressure
Ability to adapt to changing circumstance
Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Be analytical and methodical in your approach to problems
Be motivated and results driven
Be able to act quickly and decisively
Have excellent organisational skills
Based in or around Exeter
Full driving licence essential.
Strong customer care focus
Able to work at heights of up to 3 metres and lift weights of up to 25kg
Self-Motivated and able to work under own initiative
Good interpersonal skills
On successful completion of the apprenticeship progression is available to technician and supervisory levels to an office position should this be the applicants choice to progress in this manner
Training Provided:
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Additional Information:
3 – 5 GCSE’s grade 4 or above. Maths, English & Science preferred
