Plumbing and domestic heating technician Apprentice

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