Apprentice Electrical / Mechanical Craftsman
- Employer
- NHS England Apprenticeships
- Location
- Bangor
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Closing date
- 15 Jul 2022
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- Specialism
- Health & Social Care
- Sector
- Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Science
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship
- Start Date
- Ongoing
- Duration
- Permanent
Job Details
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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- Meets Essential Criteria
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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
- Meets Desirable Criteria
Experience
Essential
- Meets Essential Criteria
Desirable
- Meets Desirable Criteria
Skills
Essential
- Meets Essential Criteria
Desirable
- Meets Desirable Criteria
Knowledge
Essential
- Meets Essential Criteria
Desirable
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Personal Qualities
Essential
- Meets Essential Criteria
Desirable
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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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