Apprentice - Gas Engineering

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Are you looking for your next step or change in career? Our Apprenticeship programme gives you a hands‑on experience, all whilst working towards a qualification in partnership with our training provider, Sheffield College.

Gas Engineering apprentices will work alongside fully qualified gas engineers, working on all different types of gas appliances, including servicing, repairs and maintenance as well as installations of new appliances and heating systems, gaining as much experience as possible whilst also attending day release  will gain a Domestic Natural Gas Installation and Maintenance – Level 3, nationally recognised qualification at the end.

All of this will be supported by the team around you, ensuring you are getting the best out of your apprenticeship!

You will be working in the North Gas Team. This opportunity will give you a chance to earn valuable practical experience in providing a reactive gas Maintenance & Repair service, undertake gas boiler and heating system replacements, and learn invaluable customer service skills essential to build and maintain a successful career in the gas and renewable industry.

We look for candidates who live and breathe our values – Ambition, Inclusion, Integrity, Quality and Sustainability – and have a willingness to learn, enthusiasm and dedication. Practical skills we are looking for include:

• A minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including Maths and English
• A keen interest in practical and technically challenging workloads within a rewarding gas and renewable industry
• Good practical and problem‑solving skills
• Hold a full UK driving licence, or be willing to undertake driving lessons with a view to holding a full UK driving licence, in order to drive a company vehicle on completion of your apprenticeship

Sanctuary Property Services provide in‑house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary Group’s organisations. As part of a not‑for‑profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values – working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first‑class customer service.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Wellbeing support and tools

Closing Date: 5 August 2026

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.