Plumbing and Heating Engineer Level 3 Apprenticeship 2026

Plumbing and Heating Engineer Level 3 Apprenticeship 2026

Are you looking to kick start your career as an Industrial Plumbing and Heating Engineer?

Do you want to install, inspect, and test the mechanical pipework in high specification building projects?

Do you want to work on exciting projects that challenge you daily and get paid while you do it?

If the answer to these questions is yes, then join NG Bailey and be part of the next generation of people who design and build our cities or the next nuclear power station, new hospital, theme park or maybe you’ll help save the environment in your own small way by being involved in the early work for a new wind farm or battery factory.

A typical day will be diverse, challenging and very rewarding. We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic people to join our experienced Engineering team, where you can learn from the industry’s best.

As an NG Bailey apprentice you will:

• Train at one of the top performing colleges or training providers in the country.
• Learn about our award-winning approach to working safely.
• Work indoors, outdoors, in confined spaces and at height.
• Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home.
• Develop great working relationships with some of the industry’s most talented people.
• Have a strong support network giving you the chance to build your confidence and use your initiative.

You will learn to:

• Install mechanical services (e.g. heating and chilled systems, fan coil units, radiators, boilers, chilled beams, radiant panels).
• Read and understand engineering drawings for valve set ups and the ways to route pipework.
• Inspect and test pneumatic systems (air) and hydraulic systems (water).
• Diagnose and rectify faults on pipework.
• Use small hand tools such as pipe slices, pipe cutters etc.
• Operate electrical tools such as crimpers, pistol drills and SDS Drills etc.
• Install the systems needed for heating and chilled systems (brackets, pipework etc.)

We are looking for people who:

• Are keen to learn.
• Share our values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence.
• Are organised and well prepared with excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• Enjoy practical working with good hand coordination.
• Enjoy working in a team.
• Can follow instructions and work under pressure.
• Can act independently.

You will attend Leeds College of Building on block release to complete the Level 3 Building Services Engineering Craftsperson Apprenticeship. In addition, you will regularly attend in house training and development as part of the programme.

To apply you need:

3 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C/4 or above in English Language, Maths and Science.

Grade C/4 or above in Scottish National 5 or Scottish Intermediate (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science.

Please note, to be eligible for an apprenticeship you:

• Must be able to complete the apprenticeship within the required time, including the End-Point Assessment.
• Must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England.
• Must be ordinarily resident in the UK or its territories for at least 3 years before starting the apprenticeship.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.