Apprentices will undertake a series of placements across different Maintenance teams and campuses. They will develop a range of skills, with key training areas including:

  • health and safety
  • cold and hot water systems
  • heating systems
  • electrical systems
  • drainage and waste systems
  • ventilation
  • air pressure cascade supporting research laboratories
  • fume cupboards

You will also have work placements and gain hands-on experience with other teams in Estates Operations, including Project Delivery, Engineering Workshop, Energy & Environment, and Engineering.

Apprentices will spend one day each week undertaking a special programme of off-the-job training provided by Choice Training, based in Dagenham, and work towards the level 3 Building Services Engineering Service and Maintenance Engineer apprenticeship standard.