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Apprentice Heating Installation Engineer
Job in
Colchester, Essex County, CO1, England, UK
Listed on 2025-11-30
Listing for:
Centrica plc
Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2025-11-30
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Building Maintenance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential.
That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.
** About your team:
** At British Gas, our mission is to sell it and mend it.
We’ve been powering the UK’s homes and businesses for over 200 years – but supplying energy is just part of what we do. We’re making the UK greener and more energy efficient, getting closer to Net Zero. By using clever tech like thermostats, heat pumps, solar panels and EV chargers, we’re making it cheaper and easier for our customers to reduce their carbon-footprint.
** About your role:
** Your mission is to help us
** mend it
** At our
** award-winning academies**, you won’t just learn a trade - you’ll master it. You’ll gain the skills, qualifications, and confidence to become a
** top-tier Installations Engineer**, delivering energy-efficient solutions that keep homes warm and families comfortable. Under the guidance of our expert engineers, you’ll learn how to install and upgrade central heating systems - making a meaningful difference in customers’ lives every day.
This isn’t your average 9-to-5. It’s a
** hands-on, high-impact role
** where you’ll get stuck in, solve real problems, and become a trusted face in the community. You’ll be part of a mission to make homes more energy-efficient, reduce carbon footprints, and ensure hot water and heating are always flowing. If you're looking for a career with purpose, progression, and plenty of practical experience — this is it!
** Here's what we’re looking for:*
* * 4 GCSEs, ideally including Maths & English, at grade C/4 or above or a recognised equivalent
* A genuine passion for learning a trade, striving for a successful career & providing awesome customer service
* A full UK driving license with 6 points or less
* Availability to attend training at our UK-wide academies, with provided accommodation and travel if needed.
* Must be able to fulfil the physical requirements of the role, i.e. able to bend, stretch, kneel and crouch, as well as be comfortable working at height and in confined spaces – you’ll also be expected to carry heavy items such as radiators, boilers and other work related equipment.
** Here’s what's in it for you:
*** Starting salary of £18,564 rising to £25,485 at week 52, £26,650 at week 70 (typically) & £34,202 (typically) at week 104 of your apprenticeship.
* Once you have completed the full programme and aftercare support your salary will increase to £44,044 with bonus and add ons on top.
* We also offer London Weighting Allowance ranging from £4,160 to £6,240 (dependant on location) for living or starting your day within London.
* An expensed electric van for you to use for work, including an EV charge point where applicable & charge card.
** Important Notice Regarding 2026 Recruitment:
** We are planning extensive recruitment throughout 2026, across various locations. As such, start dates will be location dependent. If your application is selected for further consideration, we will contact you. Due to the staggered recruitment schedule and the anticipated volume of applications, this contact may occur later in 2026. We kindly request your patience during this process. All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application.
We are currently seeking talented individuals in many parts of England & Wales:
* ** East England
- ** CB postcodes & Colchester
* ** Greater London
- ** East London, West London, Central London, Croydon, South London, & Southeast London
* ** Midlands –
** Kidderminster, Dudley, Derby, Leicestershire, CV1-9 31-47, Birmingham postcodes (including B14, 17, 29, 30, 31, 32, 45, 61, 62, 63, 67, & 69, & NN Postcodes
* ** North England
- ** North Yorkshire, East…
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