Multiskilled Engineering Apprentice

Bridgeway Health Services; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider is offering Level 3 Apprenticeships in Multi Skilled Engineering across several hospital locations. Ideal for candidates with strong GCSE qualifications, this position involves hands-on training in both mechanical and electrical engineering while contributing to essential healthcare services. Successful apprentices will gain vital skills to support NHS operations and progress through a structured training program.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Health and Safety training

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE grades required.
• Understanding of Electrical and Mechanical operations.
• Ability to work in teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, test and repair Mechanical & Electrical equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Communicate with various departments to complete job tasks.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Problem-solving

Education

GCSE at Grade B / 5 in Mathematics

GCSE at Grade C / 4 in at least 4 other subjects including English and a science based subject

Job description

A Vacancy at Northumbria Healthcare - NHFM (Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management).

Various exciting and challenging positions have arisen 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.

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.

The apprenticeship will potentially commence during the week commencing 25th August 2025 subject to all necessary funding and employment checks being carried out, including a colour blindness test. Qualifications acceptable on entry are usually a minimum of GCSE at Grade B / 5 in Mathematics and Grade C / 4, or equivalent, in at least 4 other subjects to include English and a science based subject.

We are looking to appoint 2 apprentices and they will be based at either Wansbeck General Hospital (Ashington), NSECH Hospital (Cramlington), North Tyneside General Hospital (North Shields) or Hexham General Hospital (Hexham), depending on where they live.

To provide a multi-skilled Mechanical & Electrical service provision for the Estates Department to all Client departments and Directorates.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.

• Understand the complete workings and operation of all building services Mechanical & Electrical plant and equipment located in NHS buildings.
• Install, service, test, diagnose, repair and calibrate advanced Mechanical & Electrical plant and equipment.
• Deal with new situations as they arise and impart knowledge onto others to further their development.
• Undertake training as and when required to obtain, maintain and develop skills and knowledge base.
• Ordering of stores/materials as and when required.
• 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.
  
  

This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Jun 2025

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