Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Maintenance Apprentice (Mechanical/Electrical)

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Job summary

  • Aid the technical staff of the Estates Department and undertake maintenance duties according to skills level & training.
  • Undertake relevant trade related apprenticeship training to achieve Level 3 craft qualifications as a minimum in your chosen trade.
  • Undertake additional qualifications and training up to a level 3 - in the main trade. Undertake additional qualifications and training up to a level 2 - in the opposite trade to enable multi skilled working.
  • You will be responsible for day-to-day maintenance and basic support activities of the Trust's assets as directed by the Maintenance Works Officers.

Main duties of the job

  • Be responsible for aiding in the maintenance of the Trust's assets through assisting qualified craftsperson's or otherwise undertaking directed duties assigned by the works officers.
  • Undertake minor installation work according to skill level and training.
  • Support the wider Estates team by providing multi skilled trade capabilities for minor works including electrical, mechanical and building related tasks.
  • Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance work and minor repairs within the level of competence and skill that the post holder is able to demonstrate and/or evidence.
  • Carry out such duties as may be delegated by the Team Leader, should be able to work amicably with all other trades, and should be willing to assist these trades if required.
  • Undertake continuous professional development and training to enhance and improve skills, capabilities and crafts / engineering knowledge.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

29 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,575 a year pa, inc. HCAS

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

4 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

323-ES0249-SK

Job locations

St. Peters Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Apprentices support qualified Craftspersons in the maintenance, operation, and repair of systems. They assist with duties such as installation, fault finding, repair and maintenance tasks to ensure the effective operation of equipment and estates. The level of direct involvement and autonomy will typically scale across an apprentices employment in line with their skill, experience and training level.

The nature of hospital work sites ranges from commercial level infrastructure through to industrial level infrastructure and therefore requires all operatives to possess a high degree of training and expertise in its maintenance and operation. In addition to this, many of our customers are vulnerable adults and children, whom may be more susceptible to injury, harm or death should these operations or maintenance functions be poorly or incorrectly undertaken.

The purpose of incorporating apprentices within the team is to provide a pathway for non-qualified individuals to enter the National Health workforce and attain the skills, qualifications and experience required to be considered a competent craftsperson, with the result yielding to progression opportunities and a potential career. Training typically takes 3 or more years to complete before being ready for promotion.

Please refer to the JD/PS for full detailed job description and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Apprentices support qualified Craftspersons in the maintenance, operation, and repair of systems. They assist with duties such as installation, fault finding, repair and maintenance tasks to ensure the effective operation of equipment and estates. The level of direct involvement and autonomy will typically scale across an apprentices employment in line with their skill, experience and training level.

The nature of hospital work sites ranges from commercial level infrastructure through to industrial level infrastructure and therefore requires all operatives to possess a high degree of training and expertise in its maintenance and operation. In addition to this, many of our customers are vulnerable adults and children, whom may be more susceptible to injury, harm or death should these operations or maintenance functions be poorly or incorrectly undertaken.

The purpose of incorporating apprentices within the team is to provide a pathway for non-qualified individuals to enter the National Health workforce and attain the skills, qualifications and experience required to be considered a competent craftsperson, with the result yielding to progression opportunities and a potential career. Training typically takes 3 or more years to complete before being ready for promotion.

Please refer to the JD/PS for full detailed job description and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Education qualifcations
  • Qualifications and Further Training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge or experience of building engineering services - specifically Mechanical or electrical
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Education qualifcations
  • Qualifications and Further Training

Experience

Essential

  • Experience

Desirable

  • Knowledge or experience of building engineering services - specifically Mechanical or electrical

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Peters Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ


Employer's website

https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Peters Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ


Employer's website

https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Estates Manager

Dexter Caeiro

dexter.caeiro@nhs.net

07917041787

Details

Date posted

29 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,575 a year pa, inc. HCAS

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

4 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

323-ES0249-SK

Job locations

St. Peters Hospital

Guildford Road

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ


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