Multi Skilled Electrical / Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

Job summary

The salary for this post will increase after the completion of first year in line with National Apprenticeship Pay Scales dependent on age.

An exciting and challenging position has arose for Level 3 Apprenticeships in Multi Skilled Engineering (note as this is a MultiSkill apprenticeship you will study and work both electrical and mechanical aspects). The Apprenticeship Standard you will study for will be the 'Healthcare Engineering Specialist Technician' (HEST); option 2.

Support service installations and their maintenance are an essential part of the NHS and form a vital link in Health Care Provision. The precise details of any of the apprenticeship are dependent on a number of factors that may be subject to change at various stages of the training and qualifications already obtained, however, the information below will provide an overview of the envisaged training requirements of the apprenticeship.

The apprentice will attend a College to study for the technical knowledge aspect of the apprenticeship for example one day / evening a week for the first two years and practical basic skills training as a block release for approximately 8 months. Once this has been achieved, the apprentice will then commence training towards their End Point Assessment for their full Apprenticeship Standard, which will take place within the Employing organisation and NYNHSAC.

Main duties of the job

Carry out, under supervision, the following aspects, in order to meet training requirements for framework:

Diagnose, fault find, and repair faults on range of plant, equipment and services

Manufacture, assemble, erect, install and test new work including minor improvements ensuring compliance with Trust and Apprentice safety standards and procedures

Carry out planned preventative maintenance to statutory requirements

Carry out statutory inspections and testing of plant, equipment and services to ensure their safe operation and meet current standards

Use all relevant tools and equipment as necessary

Plan and evaluate and order materials for the necessary job requisitions

Communicate with others on aspects of their work, including any problems encountered

Make arrangements to attend wards / departments for access or availability of room / area / equipment to carry out work as requested

Participate in systems of work and complete all necessary paperwork to Statutory and Trust requirements

Follow drawings, specifications under the necessary guidance of others

Follow Trust and statutory requirements regarding health and safety at work

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.