Building Services Engineering Apprentice

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Training and Competency Development

Assist in planned and reactive maintenance of mechanical and electrical building services, ensuring operational efficiency. Support installation, commissioning, and fault-finding activities on systems including:

o Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
o Low-pressure hot water (LPHW) systems
o Electrical distribution, lighting, and power systems
o Drainage, plumbing, and water safety management (Legionella control)
o Fire detection, suppression, and life safety systems
o BMS (Building Management Systems) and energy control measures

Conduct plant room and equipment inspections, recording meter readings and system data. Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment for fault-finding and maintenance tasks. Work alongside experienced engineers to complete repairs, servicing, and testing of essential building systems.

Compliance and Health & Safety

Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including risk assessments, method statements, and safe working procedures. Undertake training in areas such as fire safety, water safety (Legionella control), PUWER (Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations), and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health). Ensure compliance with building regulations, sustainability standards, and industry best practices. Work in potentially hazardous environments, such as plant rooms, boiler houses, and electrical switch rooms, while maintaining a high standard of safety awareness.

Operational Support

Assist in energy management initiatives, including data collection for sustainability reporting and carbon reduction. Work collaboratively with maintenance teams, facilities staff, and external contractors to ensure seamless operations. Shadow experienced technicians to develop hands-on expertise across multiple trades and systems. Engage in project work, including refurbishments, system upgrades, and asset lifecycle management. Support emergency maintenance and participate in on-call rotas where required. Personal and Professional Development Attend and complete HND Building Services Engineering at South Bank University (day release format). Participate in structured learning sessions, workshops, and site visits to enhance technical knowledge. Undertake manufacturer-specific training on key plant and equipment. Develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills through real-world engineering challenges. Build effective communication and teamwork skills in a professional engineering environment.

Training:

Part time day release: apprentices attend university once a week for two semesters. Semester 1 runs from September to January and Semester 2 from January to June.

Training Outcome:

Discussed during interview.

Employer Description:
St George’s is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching hospitals. As part of our Estates & Facilities team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the Trust’s buildings and infrastructure operate safely and efficiently. We will provide PPE, toolkits, mentoring, and structured training to help you grow. You’ll be part of a supportive team committed to developing future engineering talent while upholding our Trust values: Excellent, Kind, Responsible, and Respectful. After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 37.5 Hours Per week. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Creative