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L2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship

Comfort Services Group Limited · Colchester · posted 1 September 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 2 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Engineering operative (level 2)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
26 September 2026
Positions
1

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Responsibilities - To include but not limited to:

  • To offer support to Commissioning & Water Treatment Engineers. Working closely with your supervisor and the engineering team, following the correct procedures to BSRIA guidelines and, when needed, CIBSE Codes A & W
  • To compile correct computer-generated test sheets and engineers’ reports using our master templates, initially with some training and guidance as required
  • Always wear company clothing and appropriate PPE
  • Help with producing Risk Assessments and Method Statements required for individual projects
  • Proficient with use of Office Suite programs (Word, Excel spreadsheets). Computer-literate
  • Some understanding of building, engineering, M & E industry desired
  • Carry out all reasonable tasks or projects as requested
  • To follow instructions as given by project managers/lead engineers
  • To abide by company rules, Health and Safety and Quality policies
  • Ensure the employee handbook has been read and understood fully
  • Always behave respectfully towards customers, work colleagues and office staff
  • Always promote a professional company image
  • Never make a promise we cannot keep

Key Tasks:

  • Performing air and water balancing and HVAC systems validations to CIBSE Codes and BSRIA Guidelines, always with a positive outlook and can-do attitude, proactive troubleshooting
  • To assist the commissioning and water treatment teams when required
  • To follow the correct procedures for setting up and flushing closed low and chilled water systems to BSRIA guidelines
  • Understanding L8 water compliance
  • Be willing to participate in any company training days/programmes provided to improve development
  • Be prepared to travel and stay away as necessary to complete your work and always look for opportunities to improve standards
  • Follow company processes relating to all aspects of your work, showing respect to all staff and colleagues
  • Report any issues to your project manager/lead engineer
  • To generate test sheets and reports in a timely manner

Your training

  • Engineering Operative Level 2
  • Day release - One day per week based in college

Where it leads

Potential full-time role.

About Comfort Services Group Limited

Comfort Services Group is a specialist in Air Movement & Water Treatment Services. We have been providing quality environmental commissioning and water treatment services for almost 20 years now and have a long-standing relationship with our clients’ base across commercial and private sectors. Our experienced engineers are highly skilled and proficient in delivering second-to-none services, including HVAC commissioning, water treatment in both closed circuit (heating and chilled water systems) and domestic systems, chlorinations, tank cleaning, provision of risk assessments and logbooks, environmental testing and air sampling services.

Things to consider

The position requires daily travel to our clients’ sites. You will be paired with a senior engineer and likely to travel with them in a company vehicle, occasional travel by public transport may be required. Therefore, the role is suited to someone who is not only technically minded but also enjoys variety and flexibility and holds a full driving licence (or is learning to drive).

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detail

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths and English (grade Grade 9-2 or equivalent) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 3 DE GREY SQUARE, DE GREY ROAD, COLCHESTER, CO4 5YQ

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