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175
Business Unit | Department
Projects | Projects
Location
Century House (Blackburn)
Employment type
Full-time
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
31/07/2026
Description

Building Services Engineering Apprentice (Craft)

Due to continuing growth, we require a Building Services Engineering Apprentice (Craft)to strengthen the existing team located within the North West.

The Company

Vital Energi is a major provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings.

We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supporting the UK’s Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project for Westminster.

With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the country and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi.

About the role

As Building Services Engineering Apprentice (Craft)you will be assisting with the fitting and welding of the installation, repair and maintenance of systems such as central heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and gas. Working in commercial or industrial premises such as schools, sports stadiums, hospitals and factories, fitting large-scale boilers, pipe and duct-work.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Installing boilers, tanks, pipes and controls in accordance with plans
  • Use bending machines to shape large pipes up to 50cms in diameter
  • Use flame cutting equipment to cut pipes to size
  • Join pipes by soldering, metal arc welding and TIG welding (class 1)
  • Test that systems are operating properly
  • Check equipment for leaks, pinpoint faults and repair damaged parts.

What you will need

  • Grade A to C/4+ GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics, English Language, and ICT 

Further Information

Applications will be processed within 28 days of receipt. If you have not heard from us within this time period it will mean that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.

Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment, without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with timelimited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you