Employer: Buxton & McNulty Mechanical Services Ltd

Apprenticeship Standard: Building Services Engineer Level 2 Apprentice

Purpose of Role:

A Building Services Engineering makes buildings work. It is a specialist branch of engineering within the construction sector. Installers, install components of large-scale industrial and commercial systems such as heating, chilled water, hot water and cold water which are used for heating workplaces such as those found in industrial and commercial buildings like office blocks, factories, schools and hospitals. These engineering systems operate by moving temperature controlled water around the inside of buildings, providing heating and cooling, and utilise fossil fuels and sustainable energy systems.

About the employer:

Buxton & McNulty was incorporated on 4th April 2005 to provide Mechanical Services within the Construction Industry. We specialise in pipe work installations covering Public Health and Mechanical. We also provide on site welding and have a fabrication shop where pipe can be made to measure. We have extensive experience and have undertaken many projects working on commercial properties, residential, hospitals, schools and prisons.

Full Description:

Buxton & McNulty can offer a 4 year apprenticeship in the following disciplines:- Plumbing, Pipefitting and welding. After a trial period at our yard in Erith, apprentices will go onto working at one of our sites which are mainly based in London and South East. The working hours are Monday – Friday 7.30am – 4.30pm. Travel costs are reimbursed.

Skills and Attributes: 

Responsible learner with an ability to work under instruction and to use initiative.

• Apply relevant safety legislation, codes of practice and safe working practices to self and others in building services engineering working environments.
• Plan, organise and undertake the installation of industrial and commercial system components in ways which use resources effectively to complete allocated work tasks, effectively, safely and with consideration to environmental impact using industry recognised practices.
• Prepare work areas in new and existing sites to undertake allocated component installation work tasks ensuring: safe access and egress for self and others is maintained; components, tools and equipment are stored and positioned safely and to allow efficient workflow; mechanical supply services and electrical tool supply connections are correctly identified; and the need for other trades support is identified and arranged.
• Use oral, written and electronic methods to communicate information with work colleagues, other tradespeople, clients representatives, supervisors, and other members of the building services engineering and wider construction team.
• Work reliably and effectively under close, but not constant supervision to the appropriate industry recognised practices and be aware of the needs and concerns of others, especially where related to diversity and equality.
• Solve problems within their own scope of responsibility, by applying technical and behavioural skills and knowledge to define the problem, identify, evaluate and select alternatives and implement solutions.

Things to consider:

Must have a CSCS card to attend site