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Vital Energi Apprenticeship Programme - Craft

Vital Energi · Blackburn · posted 9 July 2026

Wage
Competitive
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
4 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Building services engineering craftsperson (level 3)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1

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  • Learn pipework fabrication and jointing techniques for industrial and commercial systems, including prefabricated and/or modularised components and distribution systems
  • Develop your welding skills on a wide range of materials working towards a Class 1 standard
  • Carry out the installation of plumbing and heating systems including accurate measuring, marking, cutting, bending and jointing metallic and non-metallic pipework
  • Understand and apply electro fusion jointing techniques on our heat networks
  • Assist testing and commissioning activities on site
  • Carry out planned energy centre and residential accommodation maintenance with our O&M teams
  • Understand installation techniques for metering & billing solutions
  • Understand H&S requirements and how to comply with safe working practices

Your training

  • On our Craft Programme you will study a Level 3 Building Services Engineering Craftsperson qualification
  • You will study at Salford City College
  • You will attend college on a day release or block programme 
  • You will have the opportunity to experience all parts of our business with work placements across all of our departments, learning and working alongside a team of energy centre installation operatives, prefabrication teams, O&M engineers and HIU commissioning engineers. From Heat Networks, Energy Centres, Plate Heat Exchangers to Heat Interface Units and Metering & Billing Solutions you will help us to shape the future of energy provision

Where it leads

  • Once qualified Apprentices can choose to progress onto a Level 4 / Degree Apprenticeship in chosen field e.g Construction Site Supervisor, Building Services Engineering, Construction Management

About Vital Energi

Vital Energi is undergoing significant growth to meet the increasing demand for energy-saving and low-carbon energy projects. We are an energy solutions provider who design, build, operate and maintain low carbon energy projects. We support hospitals, universities, residential developments, towns and cities, as well as industrial and commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings. The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sexual orientation, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements. Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.

Things to consider

  • This role involves hands on physical working based in construction environments

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailNumber skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4 (or equivalent) or above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4 (or equivalent) or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Century House, Roman Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2LD

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