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Earn While You Learn – Launch Your Career as a Trainee Gas Engineer! PC4158

Full time Permanent @Apple Recruitment in Engineering
  • Post Date : 28 July 2026

Job Description

Trainee Gas Engineer
Greater Belfast Area
Permanent | Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 37.5 Hours per Week
Start Your Career in the Gas & Energy Industry
Apple Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading organisation within
Northern Ireland’s energy sector, for a number of Trainee Gas Engineers.
This is an outstanding opportunity for motivated individuals who are looking to build a long-term
career in a highly skilled and essential industry. Full training and development will be provided,
allowing successful candidates to gain valuable industry experience while working towards becoming
a qualified Gas Engineer.
Whether you have experience in plumbing, heating, mechanical trades, utilities, construction,
maintenance, engineering, or simply have a strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn, we
would love to hear from you.
Why Choose a Career as a Trainee Gas Engineer?
As a Trainee Gas Engineer, you’ll receive structured training, hands-on experience, and support from
experienced professionals while working within a respected organisation that delivers vital services
to local communities.
You’ll learn how to:
 Install, maintain and replace domestic gas meters
 Carry out gas asset maintenance and safety checks
 Respond to gas emergencies and faults
 Work safely within industry regulations and standards
 Deliver excellent customer service in customers; homes
 Progress towards joining a specialist emergency response team
This is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to develop a lifelong career in a growing and essential
industry.
What’s in it for You?
 Competitive starting salary with progression opportunities
 Structured training programme and recognised qualifications
 Clear career pathway to Gas Engineer and Emergency Gas Service Engineer
 Enhanced contributory pension scheme
 Free life assurance
 Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
 Enhanced sick pay (qualifying employees)
 20 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays

 Additional long-service leave entitlement
 Free on-site parking
 Free staff bus service from Belfast city centre
 Dedicated health and wellbeing support
 Cycle to Work Scheme
 Annual salary reviews
 Ongoing professional development and training
 On-call allowance and emergency call-out payments once qualified
The Role
Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll support the installation, maintenance and
replacement of domestic gas meters and related gas assets throughout the Greater Belfast area.
Following completion of your training programme, you’ll continue developing your skills and may
progress into emergency response duties, becoming part of a vital 24/7 service that helps keep
customers safe.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
 GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
 Full UK driving licence
 Good communication skills
 Basic IT skills
 Strong focus on safety and customer service
 Positive attitude and willingness to learn
 Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
 Reliable and professional approach to work
Desirable
 Experience in plumbing, heating, maintenance, utilities, construction or engineering
 Apprenticeship, vocational or trade qualification
 STEM-related qualification
 Customer service experience
 Mechanical or technical experience
 Knowledge of gas, heating or utility services
No gas qualifications? No problem. Full training will be provided for candidates who demonstrate
the right attitude, commitment and aptitude to succeed.

Why Join This Organisation?
Our client is recognised as one of Northern Ireland’s leading employers and is committed to
investing in its people. With structured development programmes, ongoing mentoring, excellent
benefits and genuine career progression opportunities, you’ll be joining an organisation where you
can build a rewarding future.
Apply Today
If you’re looking for the opportunity to earn while you learn and develop a career in an industry that
truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your up-to-date CV in Microsoft Word format to Patricia via the application link.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an
Equal Opportunities Employer.

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