Heating & Ventilation Apprentice

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve.

Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values
- Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

This four‑year apprenticeship consists of a combination of college hours and on‑site experience, leading to a final HNC Certificate on successful completion. Travel and work location will be subject to business requirements due to ongoing projects throughout Britain.

• Installing and maintaining pipework, boilers, ASHP’s, calorifiers, pumps, radiators, radiant panels and other mechanical equipment.
• Using a variety of hand and power tools to measure, cut, join and fit pipework, plant and equipment of various types.
• Reading plans and technical drawings and working from them on large or small projects.
• Installing the pipework and mechanical components in complex heating and ventilation systems.
• Testing installations to ensure they are effective and completely safe, diagnosing and repairing faults in installations and mechanical equipment.
• Being part of the Engineering Support team working on behalf of OCS to provide a technical engineering service to the OCS client in respect of mechanical installations in new and refurbishment projects.
• Assisting general maintenance of electrical systems, HVAC, mechanical and plumbing assets; troubleshooting issues with plant.

• To undertake installation duties as required from first fix bracketry through to final fix elements such as radiators and radiant panels.
• Providing a flexible approach to working practices within the projects team which may involve tasks associated with building projects.
• Completing works to a high standard and within set time frames so that customer expectations are met.
• Providing a professional service and representing the company in a way that ensures customer satisfaction.
• Working safely at all times, complying with current Health & Safety legislation and OCS H&S policy.

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, relevant stakeholders, staff and external bodies.
• Developing effective communication and strong client‑supplier relationships to aid business development and retention.

• Project yourself, your team and the company in a courteous and professional manner at all times.
• Prepared to work in various UK locations in line with business requirements, subject to operating across multiple client contracts in Britain.

• College lecturer and students completing similar courses.
• Working closely with colleagues/operatives across the OCS group to gain knowledge and experience of an integrated delivery of client services.
• Working closely with the Supervisor, heating and plumbing engineers and other apprentices.

• Helping create and maintain a positive safety culture, leading by example at all times.
• Ensuring awareness and compliance with the obligations under the OCS Health & Safety Policy, and carrying out work in accordance with the policy at all times.

• National 4/5 Maths, Science or Physics.
• Aptitude test (can be arranged for applicants).
• HVAC Engineering entry‑level training advantageous but not compulsory.
• Previous work experience advantageous but not compulsory.
• Full disclosure is a contractual requirement.

• Positive and can‑do attitude.
• Eager to learn and advance skills and knowledge.
• Passionate and focused to deliver a first‑class service.
• Ability to work safely always and understand contract and Health & Safety requirements and regulations.
• Possess effective communication skills with ability to write reports and or communicate verbally with Manager, supervisor and college representatives.
• Ability to use electronic hand‑held devices.
• Flexible and able to adapt positively and proactively to change.

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people, please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering, which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.