NTW Solutions Limited

Apprentice - Multi Skill Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical)

The closing date is 08 June 2025

Job summary

NTW Solutions are recruiting to the exciting and challenging position of a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Multi Skilled Engineering. Please note as this is a MultiSkill apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to study and work both electrical and mechanical aspects.

The Apprenticeship Standard you will study for will be the 'Healthcare Engineering Specialist Technician' (HEST).

Support service installations and their maintenance are an essential part of the NHS and form a vital link in Health Care Provision. The precise details of any of the apprenticeship are dependent on a number of factors that may be subject to change at various stages of the training and qualifications already obtained, however, the information below will provide an overview of the envisaged training requirements of the apprenticeship.

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 NTW Solutions and NYNHSAC.

Main duties of the job

The apprenticeship will potentially commence during the week commencing 25 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.

If you decide to apply for these posts please complete our online application form or ask us for an application form. Please add as much information as possible in the Supporting Information section of the application form to aid us in Shortlisting, though please do not put any identifying or personal information in.

Interviews are scheduled to take place between the 23 June 2025 and the 4 July 2025.

About us

NTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.

We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.

We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from ethnic minorities, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.

We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.

We make a difference to people's lives and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,501 a year per annum - subject to review and relevant minimum wage rates

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

4 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SOL-EST25-012

Job locations

St Nicholas Hospital

St Nicholas Hospital Jubilee Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 3XT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

We welcome your application.

Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).

If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC. Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

We welcome your application.

Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).

If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC. Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum Grade B / 5 GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics
  • Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE or equivalent in 4 other subjects to include a science based subject

Knowledge

Essential

  • An aptitude and interest in the practical and theoretical study of engineering

Desirable

  • Have an understanding of relevant health and safety issues

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Willing to undertake any necessary training
  • Good team player
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Be able to work at height and in confined spaces
  • Attend college as requested

Desirable

  • Basic skills in the use of IT equipment and packages
  • Previous background in the practical and theoretical study of engineering
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum Grade B / 5 GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics
  • Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE or equivalent in 4 other subjects to include a science based subject

Knowledge

Essential

  • An aptitude and interest in the practical and theoretical study of engineering

Desirable

  • Have an understanding of relevant health and safety issues

Skills and Experience

Essential

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Willing to undertake any necessary training
  • Good team player
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Be able to work at height and in confined spaces
  • Attend college as requested

Desirable

  • Basic skills in the use of IT equipment and packages
  • Previous background in the practical and theoretical study of engineering

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

NTW Solutions Limited

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

St Nicholas Hospital Jubilee Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 3XT


Employer's website

https://www.ntwsolutions.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NTW Solutions Limited

Address

St Nicholas Hospital

St Nicholas Hospital Jubilee Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 3XT


Employer's website

https://www.ntwsolutions.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Estates

Colin Addison

Colin.Addison@ntw.nhs.uk

07890425628

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,501 a year per annum - subject to review and relevant minimum wage rates

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

4 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SOL-EST25-012

Job locations

St Nicholas Hospital

St Nicholas Hospital Jubilee Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 3XT


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