Job summary
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic people who are willing to learn and get stuck in for an Apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating at the following sites:
- North Tyneside General Hospital (North Shields)
- Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital (Cramlington)
- Wansbeck General Hospital (Ashington)
- Hexham General Hospital
This is a fantastic opportunity to start your NHS and Facilities Management career, doing a role that will really make a difference to the community.
The duration of the apprenticeship will be 36 months
You will complete a Level 2 Painting and Decorating apprenticeship.
You will gain hands-on experience for 4 days per week and will conduct learning activities on the 5th day on day release to a local college.
Pay is £10.42 per hour (equivalent to the National Minimum Wage).
We will guarantee a position at the end of the apprenticeship - subject to successful completion of the apprenticeship and meeting our expected standards during the course of your employment.
Main duties of the job
To work under the supervision/guidance of supervisor in the delivery of high-quality painting and decorating service within the Estates department.
Assist with daily workload within a department.
To gain relevant work based learning with an estates environment
Become prepared and knowledgeable within the working environment and work towards gaining a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Painting and Decorating
About us
NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We provide the Estates and Facilities services to the Trust as well as a number of other services. We will provide a supportive environment for you to learn, and hopefully start a long and successful career with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work under the guidance of a supervisor or manager, and assist in the implementation of a high-quality painting and decorating service to the Trust.
To attend and participate in structured teaching/ theory sessions to gain the identified educational framework to a Level 2 Apprenticeship.
Gain experience and a level of competence in the painting and decorating role.
Working internally or externally individually and/or as part of a team applying water-borne and/or solvent-borne paint coatings and wallcoverings.
Develop a good knowledge of paint coatings and wallcoverings and understand and comply with statutory, safety and environmental requirements.
Responsible for achieving a high-quality finish at the appropriate pace.
Duties may also include plastering, wall papering, dry lining etc in addition to painting.
If not already achieved, the apprentice will be required to attempt Level 2 in Functional Skills as part of their apprenticeship programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work under the guidance of a supervisor or manager, and assist in the implementation of a high-quality painting and decorating service to the Trust.
To attend and participate in structured teaching/ theory sessions to gain the identified educational framework to a Level 2 Apprenticeship.
Gain experience and a level of competence in the painting and decorating role.
Working internally or externally individually and/or as part of a team applying water-borne and/or solvent-borne paint coatings and wallcoverings.
Develop a good knowledge of paint coatings and wallcoverings and understand and comply with statutory, safety and environmental requirements.
Responsible for achieving a high-quality finish at the appropriate pace.
Duties may also include plastering, wall papering, dry lining etc in addition to painting.
If not already achieved, the apprentice will be required to attempt Level 2 in Functional Skills as part of their apprenticeship programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English at GCSE level A-E or 9-3 (This is equivalent to level 1) or functional skills level 1
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English at GCSE level A-E or 9-3 (This is equivalent to level 1) or functional skills level 1
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
