Apprentice Electrical / Mechanical Craftsperson, Wrexham

Job summary

We are recruiting one Apprentice in the Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

If you have the drive to,

Help improve facilities and equipment within the Health Board?

Work hard to unlock your potential?

Would you love to be in a job where you are hands on and making a difference?

Would you like to learn and earn?

What are the entry requirements?

• You will have 5 GCSE's including Welsh, English and Maths at A*-C or equivalent
• You must have a level 2 qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• You must be motivated and have a passion for engineering.
• You must have lived in the UK/EEA for the last three years.

The Estates Team support all areas of the Health Board. Estates services staff look after NHS buildings and the grounds around them, so they are a safe and pleasant environment for our staff and patients.The Apprentice Programme is an exciting opportunity that will enable you to train to become a valued member of the Estates Team through work-based learning.

These roles are subject to Annex 21 of the NHS terms and Conditions. What you will earn will increase as you progress through your Apprenticeship. Below is the estimated gross earning;o Sept 2026 - Sept 2027 60% of Band 4 (top of scale)o Sept 2027 - Sept 2028 65%o Sept 2028 - Sept 2029 70%

o Sept 2029 - Sept 2030 75%

Main duties of the job

What does the Engineering Apprenticeship Programme involve?

A comprehensive induction which will prepare you for your placements within the Health Board.

You will be supported by a workplace mentor.

You will have the equivalent of a day a week'off-the-job training'to develop your learning in the first two years.

You will have a mentor from the college.

You will attend workshops where you will have the opportunity to discuss and share ideas.

You will work towards vocational qualifications, building the levels as you grow in confidence and experience.

What qualifications will I achieve?

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Application of Number Essential Skill Level 2

Communication Essential Skill Level 2

Digital Literacy Essential Skill Level 2

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and'Proud to Lead'competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the"Disability Confident Employer"scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education including Level 2 Diploma in Engineering or currently working towards a level 2 Diploma in Engineering
• Willingness to work towards City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3 Electrical / Mechanical craft qualification/recognised apprenticeship within 2-4 years term of apprenticeship or equivalent level of knowledge and/or experience.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Practical Experience of completing tasks in a maintenance type of environment
• Work on own initiative

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within the NHS.
• Practical experience of working within a complex engineering service industry on one or more areas of specialist engineering maintenance

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to safely use a variety of hand tools and equipment

Desirable

• Motivation and persuasive skills
• Welsh speaker

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, conscientious
• Willing to work flexibly
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• A strong interest in the chosen field of engineering

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of education including Level 2 Diploma in Engineering or currently working towards a level 2 Diploma in Engineering
• Willingness to work towards City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3 Electrical / Mechanical craft qualification/recognised apprenticeship within 2-4 years term of apprenticeship or equivalent level of knowledge and/or experience.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Practical Experience of completing tasks in a maintenance type of environment
• Work on own initiative

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within the NHS.
• Practical experience of working within a complex engineering service industry on one or more areas of specialist engineering maintenance

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to safely use a variety of hand tools and equipment

Desirable

• Motivation and persuasive skills
• Welsh speaker

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, conscientious
• Willing to work flexibly
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• A strong interest in the chosen field of engineering

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL137TD

United Kingdom

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