QE Facilities

Multi Skilled Electrical / Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

The closing date is 02 July 2025

Job summary

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

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

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

o Carry out planned preventative maintenance to statutory requirements

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

o Use all relevant tools and equipment as necessary

o Plan and evaluate and order materials for the necessary job requisitions

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

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

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

o Follow drawings, specifications under the necessary guidance of others

o Follow Trust and statutory requirements regarding health and safety at work

Main duties of the job

Attend college, training centres and other training organisations and Complete training log books and matrix following the completion of work carried out and submit ll necessary paperwork to the Northern & Yorkshire NHS Assessment Centre and Employer

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

Plan and evaluate and order materials for the necessary job requisitions

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 requirement

Follow drawings, specifications under the necessary guidance of others

Follow Trust and statutory requirements regarding health and safety at work.

Ensure all parties involved with training are kept up to date with progress and all actions and targets are achieved within timescale

About us

QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.

We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).

In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.

QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.

We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.

Details

Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16,817 a year

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

4 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

297-QEF-7238910

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Estates Department

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE96SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

o Carry out planned preventative maintenance to statutory requirements

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

o Use all relevant tools and equipment as necessary

o Plan and evaluate and order materials for the necessary job requisitions

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

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

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

o Follow drawings, specifications under the necessary guidance of others

o Follow Trust and statutory requirements regarding health and safety at work

2. Attend college, training centres and other training organisations as necessary to meet requirements of the Apprenticeship Standard and NHS Employer

3. Complete training log books and matrix following the completion of work carried out in the employers locations (s)

4. Submit all necessary paperwork to the Northern & Yorkshire NHS Assessment Centre in accordance with the apprenticeship and Standard requirements

5. Submit all necessary paperwork to the Employer in accordance with the employer requirements

6. Ensure all parties involved with training are kept up to date with progress and all actions and targets are achieved within timescale

7. 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

8. Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff

9. Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace

10. Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff

11. Take responsibility for personal development and education and the development of a Personal Development Plan.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

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

o Carry out planned preventative maintenance to statutory requirements

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

o Use all relevant tools and equipment as necessary

o Plan and evaluate and order materials for the necessary job requisitions

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

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

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

o Follow drawings, specifications under the necessary guidance of others

o Follow Trust and statutory requirements regarding health and safety at work

2. Attend college, training centres and other training organisations as necessary to meet requirements of the Apprenticeship Standard and NHS Employer

3. Complete training log books and matrix following the completion of work carried out in the employers locations (s)

4. Submit all necessary paperwork to the Northern & Yorkshire NHS Assessment Centre in accordance with the apprenticeship and Standard requirements

5. Submit all necessary paperwork to the Employer in accordance with the employer requirements

6. Ensure all parties involved with training are kept up to date with progress and all actions and targets are achieved within timescale

7. 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

8. Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff

9. Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace

10. Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff

11. Take responsibility for personal development and education and the development of a Personal Development Plan.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Maths GCSE's Grade 5 or above.
  • 4 Additional GCSEs are required, including English and a science-based subject, at grade 4 or above.

Desirable

  • Higher Qualification in Engineering.

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in Engineering environment.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Problem solving skills, innovative and creative thinker.
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Basic IT Skills and Knowledge.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Maths GCSE's Grade 5 or above.
  • 4 Additional GCSEs are required, including English and a science-based subject, at grade 4 or above.

Desirable

  • Higher Qualification in Engineering.

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in Engineering environment.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Problem solving skills, innovative and creative thinker.
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Basic IT Skills and Knowledge.

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

QE Facilities

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Estates Department

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE96SX


Employer's website

https://www.qefacilities.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

QE Facilities

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Estates Department

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE96SX


Employer's website

https://www.qefacilities.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Estates Operations Manager

James Sloan

james.sloan1@nhs.net

01914452469

Details

Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16,817 a year

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

4 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

297-QEF-7238910

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Estates Department

Sheriff Hill

Gateshead

NE96SX


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