GWS Technical Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship 2026 - South Wales

GWS Technical Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship 2026 - South Wales

Unlock Your Engineering Potential: Join CBRE's Next-Gen Apprenticeship Programme!

Are you a hands-on individual with a passion for engineering and a hunger for learning? CBRE, the global leader in facilities management, invites you to kickstart an exciting journey with our Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship leading to a nationally recognised qualification and accreditation!

Why do an apprenticeship at CBRE?

Structured Learning & Hands-On Experience:

Our Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship is designed for your success. You'll follow a structured curriculum, balancing classroom learning with hands-on experience, gaining practical skills in electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, building automation, and more ensuring a well-rounded skill set

Earn While You Learn:

Say hello to financial independence. CBRE’S apprenticeship programme allows you to earn a competitive salary while gaining valuable skills and knowledge. It’s not just an education; it’s an investment in your future.

Cutting-Edge Facilities Management:

At CBRE, we redefine excellence in facilities management. Join a company that pioneers state-of-the-art solutions, embracing innovation and sustainability to shape the future of the industry.

Career progression:

With over 25,000 sites across the UK managing multiple sectors ranging from Technology, Stadia, Museums, Data Centres to Iconic buildings, CBRE is the perfect platform to launch your career.

What will you be doing?

During this four-year programme, you will be assigned to one our Business Unit’s engineering team at client locations where you will combine on-the-job learning with academic study. This will include but is not limited to:

• Attending college to complete your Level 2 and Level 3 engineering maintenance apprenticeship programme-based framework combined with day(s) release leading to recognised NVQ qualifications.
• Achieving professional Engineering Technician (EngTech Level 3) registration on completion of NVQ qualification.
• Maintaining a logbook over the duration of the apprenticeship period, recording projects and documenting work that has been undertaken and the skills learned.
• Learning and understanding the importance of Health and Safety within the workplace.
• Becoming proficient in the application and use of a wide range of hand tools and associated workshop machine tools.
• Learning to understand and interpret engineering drawings.
• Developing the skills to carry out both planned and reactive maintenance from written and verbal instructions and drawings within an assigned trade.
• Undertaking tasks as instructed, increasing overall contribution to the business unit.
• Ensuring general good housekeeping of the workplace and client locations.

Who are we looking for?

• You must be on track to achieve or have achieved a minimum of 5 GCSE’s, or equivalent, at Grade 4 or above including English and Maths.
• Candidates must have 3 years residency in the UK/EU. Candidates will be asked to provide their passport/residency/evidence of EU settled status and in some cases evidence they have been living in the UK/EU for the last 3 years.

The Application process

• Online job-focused testing
• Onsite Interview

We do not sponsor visas at the Apprentice level and therefore learners on a student visa are not eligible for this programme.

We are seeking candidates who are aligned to our RISE values and ways of working:

• Respect - We act with consideration for others’ ideas and share information openly to inspire trust and encourage collaboration.
• Integrity - Honesty and fairness are essential to the way we treat people and the way we do business. We do what we say we will do.
• Service - We go the extra mile to provide services that meet or exceed our client’s expectations. We will offer only the highest quality solutions. We expect to be our client’s best service provider in everything that we do.
• Excellence - We focus relentlessly on creating winning outcomes for our clients and employees. We look for innovation and continuous improvement in quality, service, productivity, and efficiency in all aspects of our business.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

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.