Apprentice Plumber

To be responsible for keeping all company equipment (i.e. tools etc) clean, tidy and easily accessible at all times To be responsible for keeping all stock tidy and easily accessible at all times To stock check all consumables and tools periodically as requested by a manager To note and report any worn or potentially unsafe equipment in the log provided To use the provided protective equipment to customer’s premises where appropriate i.e. dust sheets etc. Observe all aspects of health and safety and implement where necessary.  I.e. use of PPE (personal protection equipment) as provided. Safety boots and work wear should be worn at all times and goggles, ear defenders, face mask and gloves where appropriate To bring to the immediate attention you your manager any worn/unsafe or mislaid items of PPE for replacement To observe and assist your manager with your continuous “on the job” training To perform tasks set by your manager and report back to verify that they have been completed to the company’s required standard To attend college for additional training as appropriate and to apply that training in the workplace as and when necessary Discuss with your manager any sections of the course that may be unclear Maintain a professional and tidy manner at all times

Training:
6 of your contracted working hours per week will be spent on training Training will be covered by day release, as well as being in the workplace Common forms of training include completing written assignments, meetings with your assessor, being mentored and shadowing other members of staff Throughout your apprenticeship you will be required to keep an off-the-job training log for any training that you complete You will complete the Level 3 Plumbing & Heating Technician apprenticeship for which you will receive either a grade Pass or Distinction In addition if you don't have maths and English qualifications at grade C/4/Level 2 or equivalent you will be required to undertake Functional Skills alongside the apprenticeship, at Level 2 if you are 16-18 or if required by your employer if you are 19+. Once per week, term time only you will be required to attend East Sussex College's, Eastbourne campus, for day-release In the college holidays you will go to the employer's instead unless you have booked Annual Leave

Training Outcome:
Potential permanent full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
A local family limited company, MPH have been operating for some 25 years covering the local area. They provide plumbing and gas engineering for their large and loyal customer base. Also a Worcester Bosh Approved Installer, accredited for some 10 years plus.

Working Hours :
Company’s normal hours of work are from 8.00am until 5.30pm on Monday to Friday with half an hour break for lunch. Any additional hours worked would be agreed by prior arrangement. The minimum will be 30 hours per week.

Skills:
To be punctual,Smartly dressed at all times,An ability to be polite,Motivated and conscientious