Apprentice Plumber Heating Gas Plumbing Apprenticeship
Whitfield Plumbing & Heating · Shrewsbury · posted 2 February 2026
Wage
£18,720 a year
Hours
45 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Plumbing and domestic heating technician (level 3)
Starts
2 October 2026
Closing date
1 October 2026
Positions
1
Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.
Please apply directly on our website www.WhitfieldPlumbing.co.uk
We are open to all ages so if you think you have what it takes to become part of the team at Shropshire's leading businesses then apply today.
- 4 days per week hands-on experience working within customers’ homes learning: Plumbing, Heating, Gas, Oil & LPG
- General plumbing repairs & maintenance
- Central heating servicing & installation
- Boiler servicing & installation
- Bathrooms & kitchen installation
Your training
- 1 day per week at college undertaking a Level 3 Plumbing & Heating qualification
- Within 2 years you will be a fully qualified plumber
- Progression once qualified would be to continue gaining new qualifications including Gas, LPG & Oil
Where it leads
If you work hard and dedicate yourself 100% to completing your apprenticeship, we will offer you a full-time employed job, company van & the opportunity to possibly train your own apprentice.
Typical salary for an employee with 5 years’ experience at Whitfield's would earn £40,000 - £50,000 per year.
About Whitfield Plumbing & Heating
“Shropshire’s Most Reputable Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Engineers With The Fastest Response Time"
We cover All Aspects Of Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Boilers, Gas, Oil, LPG, Heat Pumps & Air Conditioning From A Dripping Tap To a Full Heating System Installation
All of our gas boiler installations include a 10 year parts & labour guarantee
All of our employees start as an apprentice and are trained one on one with the business owner George Whitfield.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsAttention to detailCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsCreativeFull UK Driving License
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4 or above) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade 4 or above) — essential
- GCSE Science (grade 4 or above) — essential
Where you'll work
- 211 MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, SHREWSBURY, SY1 3JA
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