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SalaryWe have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Mechanical Apprentice. This role will give you the experience of working on a busy construction site as well as studying on a day release basis to achieve a level 3 apprenticeship qualification. Capturing the knowledge and experience of a qualified craftsperson to understand the trade, your daily tasks will include, but not limited to installation, testing and commissioning of mechanical pipework services.
Main Accountabilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the below
As an Mechanical Apprentice you will work alongside an experienced tradesperson to gain experience in the following areas:
- Work indoors and outdoors and be prepared to sometimes work at height
- Work with little or no supervision; relying on their own initiative
- Be prepared to travel away from home
- Develop good working relationships with people
- Read both building and engineering drawings
- Understand pipework installation drawings and schematics
- Select (within limits) materials and equipment
- Test and commission mechanical installations
- Diagnose and rectify faults
- Write reports
Wates Group is one of the largest, and most successful family-owned private construction, development, and property services companies in the UK. We are building a place to work where everyone belongs, by one small act of inclusion at a time. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity.
As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.
The Wates Group are committed to three ambitious environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, and Zero Carbon, from our operations and Positive Nature Enhancement. Wates are pushing to take a leading role in reducing our industry’s environmental impact.
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