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Low Carbon Engineer Apprenticeship

VAILLANT GROUP UK LIMITED

Those that are selected to complete this apprenticeship will play a key role in encouraging and building the low carbon engineering industry with a particular and immediate focus on heat pump technology.

Apprenticeship Summary

Wage

£20,999.68 a year

Working week

Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5.00pm, Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm.

Expected duration

3 Years

Possible start date

01-09-2025

Date posted

03-03-2025

Apprenticeship level

Advanced

Reference number

1000306910

Positions

10

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will learn how to plan, install, service, commission, and maintain all aspects of a low carbon heating system. Customer service skills will be very important in the success of each stage, as well as being organised, tidy, and respectful. All of this will be further developed and supported by time spent working with and for Vaillant Group – whether that be in our service, training, product, or industrial areas or working with a selected partner/installer. You will also be placed with one of our installer partners to gain valuable work experience and attend Derby College.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Once the 3 year employment and training are complete, the successful candidates will have the skills required to start their own business or be prime candidates to work within our industry and contribute to the overall goal of reaching a decarbonised UK heating solution.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills Attention to detail Problem solving skills Logical Team working Initiative Flexible and Adaptable Dependable Trustworthy Positive attitude Motivated Enthusiastic

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

Things to consider

Candidates must be passionate about low-carbon solutions, have excellent attention to detail, have a grade 4 GCSE or equivalent in Maths, English, and Science, have basic practical skills, and be committed and keen to learn. This apprenticeship is of a physical nature, which involves manual handling of heavy equipment, working at heights and in confined spaces. Both uniforms and tools will be provided to successful candidates, as well as the costs for any regulated qualifications deemed necessary to be a successful low-carbon heating engineer. Based in one of our Derbyshire sites, the role may involve travel to other sites within the UK. They will be supervised by a fully trained, member of the team with appropriate security clearance and safeguarding checks.

About the employer

Vaillant UK is proud to be part of the worldwide heating and hot water corporation Vaillant Group which has a presence in over 20 countries with national sales companies, and exports to more than 60 states. The Vaillant Group is an international family-owned company with a heritage of 150 years in providing customers with energy-saving and easy to operate solutions for heating, cooling and hot water. In its core business of heating technologies, the company is the second-largest European manufacturer in this sector. In addition, the Vaillant Group is also active in ventilation and air-conditioning technology markets. The company develops and manufactures its products and services at sites in the United Kingdom as well as Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Slovakia, Turkey and China. The Vaillant Group has a growing focus on products and systems that use renewable energy. There is a growing demand for these products across Europe, and the focus of the Group in this area relates strongly to heat pumps, which utilise the heat from the earth or the ambient air, and solar thermal systems. The development of Hybrid systems which combine renewable energies with heating appliances to create highly efficient and intelligent systems, is also a key focus area for the business. As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of environment-friendly heating and air-conditioning technology, sustainability plays an integral role in the Vaillant Group’s activities. Home and world climate are inseparable and modern heating technology can today make an important contribution to achieving climate protection targets. In the UK alone, replacing an old heating system with a new high efficiency boiler can save more than 30 % of energy a year, and reduce CO2 emissions by a corresponding 30%. Sustainable heating is central to the Vaillant Group and its operation.

Employer

VAILLANT GROUP UK LIMITED

https://www.vaillant.co.uk

Address

Nottingham Road Belper
Derbyshire


Training

Training provider

DCG

Contact

DCG

Apprenticeship Advanced

Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)