Apprentice jobs in United Kingdom

This position is for an apprentice to develop a broad range of skills within a Medical Engineering environment. The position will take a progressive and developing route for servicing and repair of equipment within a medical engineering setting.

The Apprentice will gain an HNC/HTQ Qualification in Electrical & Electronic Engineering at a local college.

• Any age post full-time education 16+
• Cannot already be on an Apprenticeship or any Government funded training
• Cannot have a qualification at the same or higher level in the same vocational area (there needs to be significant new learning in line with the Apprenticeship Standard)
• Has been a UK resident for 3 or more years

OR

• Meets the eligible and valid residency status and permission to work in the UK criteria in Annex A of the linked funding document:

Apprenticeship funding rules 2024 to 2025

Year 1: An apprentice of any age in Year 1 of an apprenticeship. £7.55/hour (£14,722.50 p.a. approx. based on 37.5 hrs/wk.)

Year 2 Onwards:

• Under 18 = £7.55/hour (£14,722.50 p.a. approx. based on 37.5 hrs/wk.)
• 18 - 20 yrs. = £10.00/hr (£19,500 p.a. approx. based on 37.5 hrs/wk.)
• 21+ yrs. = £12.21/hr (£23,809.50 p.a. approx. based on 37.5 hrs/wk.)

• Carry out medical equipment commissioning, calibration, safety checks, repair, maintenance, adaptation to manufacturer's specifications, and safe disposal.
• Certify that all calibration tasks are performed regularly to ensure safety and accuracy.
• Requisition stock and materials, including sourcing, cost coding, and pricing.
• Ensure operational safety and compliance with safety standards and regulations; attend training and CPD courses.
• Maintain administrative records related to technical work.
• Liaise with manufacturers and external agencies for equipment not serviced in-house.
• Complete service records and be responsible for data entry.

See Job Description for further duties.

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We aim to provide high-quality, safe care to our patients in a supportive environment.