Apprenticeship Programme – Low Carbon Heating Technician - SCOTLAND

Vital Energi Apprenticeship Programme 2026 – Low Carbon Heating Technician

Join our apprenticeship programme and help make a positive impact to the world we live in.

We are offering opportunities to study a Low Carbon Heating Technician L3 Apprenticeship.

You’ll get hands‑on experience working on assets delivering O&M services on live sites, whilst studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.

You will personally help support the transition to net‑zero by developing, installing, operating, and maintaining low‑carbon systems such as air, ground & water source heat pumps alongside other emerging technologies. Learning how to apply engineering principles, ensure energy efficiency, and comply with safety and environmental standards. Apprentices will work with renewable systems, smart controls, and sustainable practices while building technical, problem‑solving, and communication skills to support decarbonisation goals.

We are an energy solutions provider who design, build, operate and maintain low carbon energy projects. We are proud to deliver exciting, ground‑breaking projects that are making a difference to communities, and we need your help so we can continue to deliver initiatives which will help protect our planet for future generations.

• Undertake planned preventative and reactive maintenance in accordance with Site Procedures
• Operate and maintain plant and equipment in a safe & controlled manner
• Preparing, installing, testing, and commissioning systems
• Performing routine service and maintenance
• Diagnosing and rectifying faults and if necessary, carrying out safe isolation procedures
• Decommission heating and hot water systems
• Decommission electrical and electrical control systems applicable to heating and hot water systems
• Communicate at all levels, through different means of communication platforms (verbal and in writing)
• Works collaboratively with colleagues, clients or stakeholders to solve problems

This is a physically demanding role that involves manual handling and may involve lifting heavy equipment, working at height, and in confined spaces. You’ll need to work both independently and as part of a close‑knit team, liaising with site supervisors, colleagues and clients.

GCSE Maths, English (Grade 4 (or equivalent) or above) essential

You will be required to drive a company vehicle for business use, so you must hold a full clean driving licence.

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

This role may require periods of working away from home and travel to college. Most journeys involving travel and hotels are subsidised by Vital Energi.

After completing the Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprenticeship, you'll be qualified to work as an O&M Technician, with opportunities to progress into senior or specialist roles such as O&M Engineer, commissioning technician, or technical support. With experience, you could move into supervisory or management positions. We encourage all of our employees to continue with their learning and there will be opportunities to work towards HNC, HND and Degree Level Apprenticeships were appropriate, upon completion of the Level 3 Apprenticeship.

• You will study a Low Carbon Heating Technician L3 Apprenticeship
• You will attend college on a day release or block release programme

40 hours a week (Monday - Friday, 08.00 – 17.00 with 1 hour for lunch.)

September 2026

36 months

UK Wide

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment, without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time‑limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK.

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.