Apprentice Maintenance Electrician

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

As an apprentice you will learn all the practical elements to give you the skills to become a maintenance electrician. You will undertake a part time academic course at a college or similar to give you the theory foundation to support your practical knowledge and skill set.

Over the course of the apprenticeship you will become competent to work unsupervised as an electrical craftsperson.

Main duties of the job

You must be willing to learn from others by instruction and by practical training.

You must be prepared to attend a college (or similar training centre) on a part time or day release basis to attain your academic qualification relevant to the craft or trade, in this case electrician.

Have an aspiration to become a fully qualified craftsperson.

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Date posted

25 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

303-6416098

Job locations

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Birmingham

B31 2AP

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an aspiring electrician you will be learning from others your craft and skills.

You will be assisting our Estates Team with tasks, learning new skills, conducting similar work as appropriate to enable your knowledge to grow.

As a valued member of our department you will ultimately be exposed to, and conducting, very similar work and tasks that our qualified craftspersons are.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As an aspiring electrician you will be learning from others your craft and skills.

You will be assisting our Estates Team with tasks, learning new skills, conducting similar work as appropriate to enable your knowledge to grow.

As a valued member of our department you will ultimately be exposed to, and conducting, very similar work and tasks that our qualified craftspersons are.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE or equivalent in 5 other subjects including Maths and English

Desirable

any additional qualifications

Other job requirements

Essential

Demonstrate commitment to colleagues and team objectives
Able to build effective working relationships with a diversity of individuals and groups
Willing to undertake any necessary training and take direction from colleagues and peers
Be a good team player

Desirable

no other job requirements at this stage

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of Microsoft packages
Be computer/ IT proficient.

Desirable

any additional knowledge

Experiance

Essential

Non-required as full training will be provided

Desirable

No experience is required

Skills

Essential

Attention to detail
any additional qualifications
Problem-solving skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Be able to work at height and in confined spaces
Excellent numerical and analytical skills
Good communication skills

Desirable

any additional skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE or equivalent in 5 other subjects including Maths and English

Desirable

any additional qualifications

Other job requirements

Essential

Demonstrate commitment to colleagues and team objectives
Able to build effective working relationships with a diversity of individuals and groups
Willing to undertake any necessary training and take direction from colleagues and peers
Be a good team player

Desirable

no other job requirements at this stage

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of Microsoft packages
Be computer/ IT proficient.

Desirable

any additional knowledge

Experiance

Essential

Non-required as full training will be provided

Desirable

No experience is required

Skills

Essential

Attention to detail
any additional qualifications
Problem-solving skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Be able to work at height and in confined spaces
Excellent numerical and analytical skills
Good communication skills

Desirable

any additional skills

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.