Apprentice Energy Technician J3491

Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity to join Building Energy Experts, an award-winning sustainability consultancy, as an Apprentice Energy Technician. You'll gain hands-on experience helping improve the energy performance of homes across the UK while working towards the Energy Manager Level 3 Apprenticeship.

About the Employer

As an apprentice, South West Apprenticeship Company Limited, the Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency (FJAA) will employ the successful candidate on behalf of this employer. 99% of our apprentices gain full-time employment with their host organisation after completing their apprenticeship or they have progressed onto higher qualifications. The experience and knowledge you gain, plus the relationships you develop, make it easier to progress quickly.

What You'll Do

You'll begin by training in air tightness testing, visiting new-build developments across the UK to assess how efficiently buildings retain heat. As your knowledge grows, you'll develop skills in:

• Domestic Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
• Retrofit assessments
• Ventilation testing
• Cavity wall inspections
• Building performance surveys
• Collecting and analysing energy performance data

As part of your apprenticeship you will:

• Carry out air tightness testing on new-build properties
• Assist with domestic energy assessments and EPC surveys
• Support retrofit assessments and building inspections
• Collect accurate information about buildings, heating systems and insulation
• Record and upload assessment data using specialist software
• Work safely on construction and residential sites
• Travel to projects across the UK
• Work closely with retrofit coordinators, surveyors and technical specialists
• Build positive relationships with customers and clients
• Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy and professionalism
• Continue developing your technical knowledge throughout your apprenticeship

What you'll learn
Alongside your Energy Manager Level 3 Apprenticeship, you'll receive additional industry training, including opportunities to gain qualifications in:

• Air Tightness Testing (ATTMA Level 1)
• Domestic Energy Assessment (DEA)
• Retrofit Assessment (PAS 2035)
• Ventilation Testing (Part F)
• Borescope and cavity wall inspections

Training Outcome

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you'll have gained nationally recognised qualifications, valuable industry experience and specialist technical skills that are in growing demand.

There will be opportunities to continue developing into specialist energy assessment, retrofit, testing and building performance roles as Building Energy Experts continues to grow.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Ability to learn
• Manage Yourself
• Ability to deal with pressure
• Loyalty
• Adaptability
• Motivation
• Commitment
• Common Sense
• Reliability
• Enthusiastic
• Sense of Humour

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4 to 9 (A* to C)
• Essential - A Level - Maths - 4 to 9 (A* to C)

Course Information

Course: Energy manager (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Construction and the built environment

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm with 1 hour unpaid lunch break.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 9 Months

Training Provider: NATIONWIDE ENERGY TRAINING SERVICES LTD