How To Start A Career In Plumbing At Origin GPH?

Plumbing Career

Here at Origin, we have a combination of over 30 years of experience in heating and plumbing across the area of Glasgow. When it comes to plumbing and heating we understand there are a lot of common problems. Don’t stress this is why our team has regular ongoing training by our partners directly at Baxi and Vokera.

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The Benefits Of Being A Origin GPH Engineer

When you become an engineer at Origin GPH, you will receive incentives such as:

• Branded clothing 

• Fully stocked van with the latest equipment 

• Regular ongoing training with the partners from Baxi and Vokera

• Flexible working

• Working with experienced install and repair managers as well as apprentices 

• We have our own parts and storeroom

We will make sure all of our engineers have everything they need. So why wait to join Origin today?

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What Qualifications Will I Need To Have To Become A Plumber?

There are numerous paths that can lead you to being a plumber through a college course, an apprenticeship, working towards this role, applying directly. 

If you go through the college route you can find a college course which may help you to find a trainee position within a company. The courses include level 2 and 3 diploma in plumbing and domestic heating, T level in building services engineer for construction. 

The entry requirements for these courses are receiving 2 or more GCSE at grade 9 to 3 which is equivalent to a A* to DO for a level 2 course. For a level 3 course you will need 4 or 5 GCSE, which also includes english and math for a T level.

Do you meet these requirements?

However you can also go down the apprenticeship route, you can apply for an advanced apprenticeship in plumbing and domestic heating. This can lead up to 4 years . You will need 5 GCSEs including math and english. As you can see there are many ways to become a plumber. You just have to find which is best for you!

Skills You Need To A Plumber

There are a variety of skills that you will need to become a plumber. If you think you are fit to be a plumber at Origin you must have a range of these skills:

• The ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools 
• Have a wide knowledge of math 
• Use your ability to be initiative 
• Have a good understanding of building and construction 
• Be able to work well with others 

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