Wye Valley NHS Trust

Apprentice Bed Engineer

The closing date is 01 February 2026

Job summary

Participate actively in all training and development activities to build knowledge andpractical skills in medical bed maintenance and engineering.Learn how to safely install, maintain, and repair hospital beds and other patienthandling equipment under supervision.

Main duties of the job

Develop understanding of relevant regulations, including HTMs (Health Technical Memorandums), particularly HTM 01-01 (Decontamination) and HTM 06-03 (Electrical Systems).Assist in the servicing, testing, and repair of medical beds, trolleys, and associated equipment.Learn how to perform basic fault-finding and diagnostics under guidance from experienced engineers.Support the safe and accurate calibration of test equipment used for inspections and servicing.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South WarwickshireUniversity NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care wed want for our family and friends.

More than 3,000 people work for the Trust they tell us its a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time.

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

229-COR-7664214

Job locations

WVT

Stonebow Road

Hereford

HR1 2ER


Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate actively in all training and development activities to build knowledge andpractical skills in medical bed maintenance and engineering.Learn how to safely install, maintain, and repair hospital beds and other patienthandling equipment under supervision.Develop understanding of relevant regulations, including HTMs (Health Technical Memorandums), particularly HTM 01-01 (Decontamination) and HTM 06-03(Electrical Systems).Assist in the servicing, testing, and repair of medical beds, trolleys, and associated equipment.Learn how to perform basic fault-finding and diagnostics under guidance from experienced engineers.Support the safe and accurate calibration of test equipment used for inspections and servicing.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participate actively in all training and development activities to build knowledge andpractical skills in medical bed maintenance and engineering.Learn how to safely install, maintain, and repair hospital beds and other patienthandling equipment under supervision.Develop understanding of relevant regulations, including HTMs (Health Technical Memorandums), particularly HTM 01-01 (Decontamination) and HTM 06-03(Electrical Systems).Assist in the servicing, testing, and repair of medical beds, trolleys, and associated equipment.Learn how to perform basic fault-finding and diagnostics under guidance from experienced engineers.Support the safe and accurate calibration of test equipment used for inspections and servicing.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Grade 5 in mathematics and Grade C/4 or equivalent in at least 4 other subjects to include science based subject.
  • Attend college as required to complete and pass - Level 3 - Maintenance Operation Engineering Technician Apprentice
  • To be computer literate
  • An aptitude and interest in the practical and theoretical study of engineering

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work under supervision
  • Adaptable to change

Desirable

  • Have an understanding of Health and Safety issues

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Capable of working in a demand driven service

Desirable

  • Full UK driving Licence
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Grade 5 in mathematics and Grade C/4 or equivalent in at least 4 other subjects to include science based subject.
  • Attend college as required to complete and pass - Level 3 - Maintenance Operation Engineering Technician Apprentice
  • To be computer literate
  • An aptitude and interest in the practical and theoretical study of engineering

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work under supervision
  • Adaptable to change

Desirable

  • Have an understanding of Health and Safety issues

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Capable of working in a demand driven service

Desirable

  • Full UK driving Licence

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

WVT

Stonebow Road

Hereford

HR1 2ER


Employer's website

https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

WVT

Stonebow Road

Hereford

HR1 2ER


Employer's website

https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Estates Officer

Amy Champ

amy.champ@wvt.nhs.uk

01432801933

Details

Date posted

16 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

229-COR-7664214

Job locations

WVT

Stonebow Road

Hereford

HR1 2ER


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