Maintenance Apprentice (mechanical)

About the role

🛠️ Maintenance Apprentice - Kickstart Your Career! 🛠️

Ready to dive into the world of engineering and maintenance? We’re on the lookout for a driven and stoked Maintenance Apprentice to join our awesome Estates Department. This is your chance to grab some serious hands-on experience and snag nationally recognised qualifications in a super supportive healthcare setting. 🏥

As our Maintenance Apprentice, you'll team up with skilled pros, boosting your practical skills and mastering what it takes to keep our buildings, equipment, and infrastructure running smoothly. Get ready to learn and grow! 💪

Here's the lowdown on what you'll be doing:

• 🚀 Undertake trade-specific apprenticeship training to achieve a minimum Level 3 Craft Qualification in your chosen trade.
• 📚 Complete further qualifications and training up to Level 3 in your main trade.
• 💡 Gain up to Level 2 qualifications in an alternative trade for that multi-skilled advantage.
• 📈 Get tons of practical experience across all sorts of maintenance tasks, with expert guidance.
• 👷‍♂️ Assist qualified craftspersons with maintaining, operating, and repairing systems.
• 🔧 Help with installations, fault finding, and all sorts of repair and maintenance tasks.
• 🚧 Undertake minor installation work as your skills develop.
• ⚡ Support the wider team with minor works across electrical, mechanical, and building tasks.
• ✅ Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs when you're confident and ready.
• 🤝 Work amicably with other trades and lend a hand when needed.
• 🧠 Commit to continuous professional development and training to level up your skills and knowledge.

We’re looking for someone who:

• 💡 Has a genuine passion for engineering, maintenance, or building services.
• 🌟 Is super enthusiastic about learning new skills and building a career in Estates and Facilities.
• 🧠 Has great practical skills and a knack for solving problems.
• 🗣️ Can work well in a team and chat confidently with colleagues.
• 😊 Brings a positive vibe, is reliable, and is committed to doing top-notch work.

Your role will grow and evolve as you gain experience and training. The hospital environment is dynamic, and your expertise will be key to keeping everything safe and operational, especially for our vulnerable patients. 👶👵

This apprenticeship is your launchpad to becoming a qualified craftsperson, with awesome opportunities for progression. Training typically takes 3+ years to complete.

Check out the full details in the JD/PS! 👀

Key responsibilities

• Undertake trade-related apprenticeship training to achieve a minimum Level 3 Craft Qualification in your chosen trade.
• Aid in the maintenance of the Trust's assets through assisting qualified craftspersons or undertaking directed duties.
• Undertake minor installation work according to skill level and training.
• Support the wider Estates team by providing multi skilled trade capabilities for minor works.
• Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance work and minor repairs.

Entry requirements

Essential qualifications (Essential Level 2 Maths (Grade C or above) Level 2 English (Grade C or above) Desirable Knowledge or experience of building engineering services - specifically Mechanical or Electrical)

Skills