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Mechanical Engineering (Building Services) – Apprentice

Croydon College Group
Croydon
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Mechanical Engineering (Building Services) - Apprentice

PREMIER (MECHANICAL INSTALLATION) LTD


Closes in 13 days (Friday 14 November 2025 at 11:59pm)


Kickstart your career in Building Services Engineering with our Level 4 apprenticeship with PMI Limited. Gain hands‑on experience in mechanical systems, fabrication, and maintenance while working on real projects alongside industry professionals. This programme sets you on the path to becoming a qualified Building Services Engineer.


Starting salary is £20,000 per annum for the first year. A planned increase will be considered following a performance appraisal.


Training course: Building services engineering senior technician (level 4)


Hours: Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 16:30 (includes a 1‑hour unpaid lunch break). 40 hours a week.


Start date: Monday 9 February 2026


Duration: 3 years


Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.


What you'll do at work

  • Support engineers in calculating weights for pipe modules
  • Assist in the development and refinement of design drawings
  • Prepare spool sheets for fabrication, subject to review and approval by the engineer
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to understand mechanical systems and fabrication processes

This apprenticeship is designed to provide a clear pathway toward becoming a qualified Mechanical Engineer.


Where you'll work

Details provided upon application.


Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.


Training provider

CROYDON COLLEGE


Training course

  • Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know‑how to solve well‑defined building services engineering problems.
  • Apply building services engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating building services engineering systems.
  • Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve well‑defined building services engineering problems.
  • Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts.
  • Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well‑defined building services engineering problems.
  • Produce and interpret building services engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer‑based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used.
  • Produce building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations and legislation.
  • Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation.
  • Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks.
  • Apply principles of sustainable development and assess their impact in your work.
  • Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against building services engineering project plans.
  • Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes.
  • Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales.
  • Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements.
  • Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.
  • Apply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information.
  • Plan, undertake and review your own professional competence, updating and reviewing your CPD to improve performance.

More training information

  • As part of your apprenticeship, you’ll receive structured training delivered by Croydon College.
  • You’ll attend college one day per week on a day‑release basis, with at least 20 % of your working hours dedicated to training and study.
  • This blend of classroom learning and on‑the‑job experience will help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in your role.

Requirements

GCSE in:



  • Maths (grade 5)

Other in:



  • Construction or Plumbing (grade Pass)
  • Construction (grade N/A)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.


Skills

  • Customer care skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

A driving licence is helpful but not essential, and on‑site parking is available. A CSCS card isn’t required as the role is office‑based, though site visits may occur and certification can be arranged later. The office is a 10‑minute walk from Maidenhead Station with direct links to Paddington and Central London. If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please inform the company; your apprenticeship can be tailored to reflect your existing knowledge and skills.


About this employer

Premier Mechanical Installations Limited is a mechanical fabrication and installation company specialising in data centre projects across the UK and Europe. We support our clients throughout the design phase of each project, with a particular focus on chilled water‑cooling systems. Once the design drawings are approved, we convert them into detailed fabrication drawings, breaking the system down into modular pipe sections that are then manufactured for installation.


The company regularly organises team activities to encourage collaboration and enjoyment outside of work. We recently went go‑karting, and future activities may be arranged based on team interest and requests.


After this apprenticeship

  • There will be opportunities for promotion based on demonstrated skills and performance.

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Closes in 13 days (Friday 14 November 2025 at 11:59pm)


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