Apprentice - Estates Craftperson - Electrical

Job summary

FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 4 YEARS DUE TO APPRENTICESHIP POST

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Estates Department at Swansea Bay University Health Board for two highly motivated individuals to join us as Electrical Apprentices.

In partnership with our training providers and private partners, SBUHB is offering this opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification in Electrical Engineering within an NHS environment.

These positions are a four-year fixed-term contract, with full-time hours of 37.5 per week.

The posts will be based initially at Morriston Hospital. As part of the apprenticeship programme, post holders will undertake planned rotations across all sites including Singleton Hospital. This rotation is designed to provide comprehensive experience across a range of specialities and settings, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of Estates operations.

This is a structured apprenticeship programme that combines practical experience with academic study. You will be working within designated areas of the Health Board, working alongside experienced colleagues to carry out a range of supervised electrical duties.

We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, eager to learn, and bring a positive, can-do attitude. You should be committed to working collaboratively as part of a team that delivers an effective and efficient service to patients, staff, and visitors across the Health Board

Main duties of the job

To obtain theoretical and practical training to enable individual to install, maintain, test and repair a range of complex electrical equipment/plant to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Support qualified Craftspersons in the maintenance and repair of building services and systems. Assist with tasks including installation, fault diagnosis and repairs to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of all assets. The level of direct involvement and autonomy will progressively increase throughout the Apprenticeship, in line with the apprentice's developing skills, experience, and training.

The Post holder will be required to become suitably knowledgeable in all aspects of the taught apprenticeship, leading to the successful completion of NVQ 3 - Electrical Installation and a HNC National Certificate/Diploma.

The Post holder will be expected to attend the training provider's establishment and work with our private partners as part of the apprentice training on a part time, day, or block release basis and to ensure that all deadlines for the submitting of work, portfolios, assignments are delivered on time.

As a prerequisite to applying for an apprenticeship the candidates must have the following qualifications.

First year of NVQ level 3 - Electrical Installation completed.

PEO Level 2 - Electrical.

A minimum of 3 GCSE's (C or above) in Maths, English and Science or equivalent.

Ability to drive to travel between sites.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.