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Apprentice Electrical / Mechanical Craftsman

Employer
NHS England Apprenticeships
Location
Bangor
Salary
Competitive salary
Closing date
15 Jul 2022

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Apprentice Electrical / Mechanical Craftsperson - EngineeringBetsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

This advert is for Ysbyty Gwynedd

We are recruiting an Apprentice at Ysbyty Gwynedd hospital, Bangor North Wales. If you have the drive to;
  • Help improve facilities and equipment within the Health Board?
  • Work hard to unlock your potential?
  • Would you love to be in a job where you are hands on and making a difference?
  • Would you like to learn and earn?

If you have answered yes to all these questions, then this could be the role for you!

The Estates Team support all areas of the Health Board. Estates services staff look after NHS buildings and the grounds around them, so they are a safe and pleasant environment for our staff and patients. The Apprentice Programme is an exciting opportunity that will enable you to train to become a valued member of the Estates Team through work-based learning.

This post is fixed term until August 2025 due to meet the needs of the service

Main duties of the job

How is the Electrical / Mechanical Craftsperson Apprentice Programme different to any other apprenticeship programme?

The Electrical / Mechanical Craftsperson Apprenticeship Programme combines two learning programmes into one, which shows that we are committed to providing a direct pathway to becoming an Electrical / Mechanical Craftsperson Engineer. It allows you to gain a broad range of experiences working within the Health Board. You will be learning whilst you are earning the whole time.

What does the Apprenticeship Programme involve?
  • A comprehensive induction which will prepare you for your placements within the Health Board.
  • You will be supported by a workplace mentor.
  • You will have the equivalent of a day a week 'off-the-job training' to develop your learning in the first two years.
  • You will have a mentor from the college.
  • You will attend workshops where you will have the opportunity to discuss and share ideas.
  • You will work towards vocational qualifications, building the levels as you grow in confidence and experience.

What qualifications will I achieve?
  • Level 3 Apprenticeship
    • Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Maintenance
    • Application of Number Essential Skill Level 2
    • Communication Essential Skill Level 2
    • Digital Literacy Essential Skill Level 2


About us

What will I earn?

These roles are subject to Annex 21 of the NHS terms and Conditions. What you will earn will increase as you progress through your Apprenticeship. Below is the estimated gross earning;
  • Year 1 - 65% of Band 4 (top of scale)
  • Year 2 - 70%
  • Year 3 - 75%

What are the entry requirements?
  • You will have 5 GCSE's including Welsh, English and Maths at A*-C or equivalent
  • You may be working towards a performing operations engineering qualification
  • You must be motivated and have a passion for engineering.
  • You must be aged 16+ in September 2021.
  • You must have lived in the UK/EEA for the last three years.
  • You must have a willingness to work hard.
  • You must not hold an Engineering Level 3 qualification or higher as you will not be eligible to be funded for a higher level apprentice qualification


Date posted

03 July 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£22,549 to £24,882 a year Annex 21 Band 4

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

36 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-EA174-0722

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Skills

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Knowledge

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Personal Qualities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Meets Essential Criteria


Desirable

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Skills

Essential

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Knowledge

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Personal Qualities

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Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

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