Technical Apprenticeships

Working with a team of experienced Designers, Project Managers, Engineers and Commercial Managers, you will have fantastic opportunities to experience all aspects of the business, with work placements across all departments, learning as you go.

Working alongside your supervisor/mentor you will:

• Develop knowledge and understanding of building services design principles
• Use project management systems during the construction process in order to ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget
• Work alongside the commercial team to understand contractual agreements, review the financial performance of a project and support the procurement process
• Understand Health & Safety requirements and how to comply with safe working practices
• Manage day to day activities on site which are relevant to your skills, training and experience
• Assist testing and commissioning activities on site
• Produce technical reports using engineering terminology
• Develop your communication skills by delivering Heath & Safety tool box talks, liaising with sub-contractors and producing project reports

At the end of the programme you will receive an Advanced Level 3 Building Services Engineering Technician 2022 qualification.

The qualification will be delivered by a college, which you will attend on a day release basis.

Your annual salary will be £15,000 - £16,500 dependent on location, with regular pay reviews.

A normal working week would be Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm, totalling 40 hours per week.

Once qualified, apprentices will progress on to a Level 4 or Degree Apprenticeship in a specialist area such as Quantity Surveying, Building Services, Electrical Engineering Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering.

But it doesn’t stop there! At Vital Energi we also have various employee training programmes, as we are committed to helping you progress along your desired pathway in your early career journey.

Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent (Grade 4 or above) in English and Maths

Desired qualificationsGCSE or equivalent (Grade 4 or above) in Science and Design & Technology

Applications for our 2024 cohort are now closed. If you'd like to register your interest for our 2025 cohort, please email us [email protected]

This role may require periods of working away from home. All travel and hotel costs are subsidised by Vital Energi.

In addition to your salary, you'll also be entitled to our employee benefits which include:

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays; additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
• Option to purchase/sell additional holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• Gym and wellbeing centre at Blackburn Head Office
• Discounted gym membership across the UK
• Vital Perks – a retail discount scheme

Please feel free to email us at [email protected] with any other questions you may have. We'll be happy to help!