Heating and Air Conditioning Apprentice
Salary: £22,048 per annum plus Veolia benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Location: Airbus Defence and Space, Anchorage Road, Portsmouth PO3 5PU
Programme Duration: up to 42 months
Candidate shortlisting will take place on w/c 28th April & 5th May 2025 and assessment days will take place between w/c 12th & 19th of May 2025.
They know that everyone at Veolia can help us work alongside their communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards their inclusive culture.
What we can offer you:
- 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Access to our company/people’s pension scheme
- Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
- Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on them whenever you need to
- 24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
Apprenticeship Programme:
During this programme, Veolia will help you develop your practical and behavioural skills and support you in gaining the technical and professional knowledge required for you to succeed in your career.
As well as this, you’ll also gain a Level 3, Competency and technical certification.
With many of Veolia's colleagues starting as apprentices, you’ll receive full support and guidance from everyone throughout.
By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have received industry-standard training and attained qualifications that will enable you to progress and reach your full potential.
What you'll be doing:
- Troubleshoot problems with equipment as necessary, and as directed by site supervisors
- Carry out work as per schedule supplied by the Services Manager and as per site policies, schedules and procedures
- Liaise with subcontractors during planned service maintenance. Ensure work orders are open and closed efficiently by following good practices. Report any findings to the Supervisor
- Carry out risk assessments and ensure these are always kept valid
- Update maintenance task list as appropriate
- Daily Readings and visual inspections of Equipment
- Assist in Daily Tasks and assist Fabrics team when required
- All work on-site to be carried out in accordance with site EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) and Veolia EHS rules and guidelines
- Flexibility to work on equipment in all buildings and maintenance shutdowns
- Participate in audits of the mechanical and electrical plant rooms and follow up on actions
What Veolia are looking for:
- A minimum of 4 GCSEs Grade 4/C (or equivalent) achieved or predicted, including Maths, English & Science
- Good problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new skills
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to work with others
- Full UK driving licence (or willingness to get one, travel is essential for this role)
Veolia reserve the right to close applications earlier than expected if they receive an exceptionally high volume of submissions. Veolia encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
What's next?
Before Veolia can consider your application further, you'll need to complete a couple of short, gamified assessments. If you're successful following this, they’ll then invite you to one of their virtual assessment days and a site visit.
Apply today, so you can make a difference for generations to come.
Veolia are proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.
This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.
Veolia want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let them know.
At Veolia, they’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. They know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of their colleagues. So, no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.