About this role
Job summary Apprentice Estates Craftsperson (Electrical)
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust | Estates & Facilities
Looking to kick-start a career in electrical engineering while making a real difference? West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an Apprentice Estates Craftsperson (Electrical) to join our Estates team.
You'll work towards a Level 3 Installation and Engineering apprenticeship, gaining hands-on experience maintaining and repairing vital electrical systems across Trust sites -- all while supporting safe, high-quality patient care.
What you'll be doing Learn fault finding, maintenance and installation of electrical systems Support planned and reactive maintenance across Trust sites Work safely to HTM 06 and BS7671 Wiring Regulations Carry out electrical testing, inspections and basic commissioning Use hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment Work with Estates colleagues and clinical teams Take part in on-call and out-of-hours work (after training) What we're looking for GCSE Maths A*-C / 4-9 (or equivalent Level 2) Willing to complete a Level 3 Electrical/Engineering apprenticeship Enthusiastic, reliable and keen to learn Good communication and teamwork skills Flexible approach to working hours Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces
Why join us? Earn while you learn with a nationally recognised qualification Hands-on experience in a critical NHS environment Supportive team and long-term career development
Main duties of the job
Apprentice Responsibilities
Attend all off-the-job training components of the apprenticeship as agreed with your manager and apprenticeship training provider.
Proactively engage in the on-the-job activities in the workplace to become competent in the apprenticeship standard and role.
Complete all apprenticeship course work, assessments and self-directed study in a timely way as agreed with your workplace supervisor and the apprenticeship training provider.
Undertake all statutory and mandatory training required for the job role. This will be in addition to the apprenticeship training requirements
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for more details on the job role.
(Apprentice will be working towards these and it is expected that the competences and knowledge will be met by the end of the apprenticeship course)
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
GCSE Maths grade A* -C / 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in maths Willing to enrol and complete a Level 3 Installation and Engineering apprenticeship course
Desirable
GCSE English grade A* -C / 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English Ability to travel independently to all rural locations to carry out the post
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Experience in working to deadlines and achieving agreed objectives
Desirable
Work experience in the NHS or similar healthcare environment
Skills & Ability Essential
Good organisational skills Effective communication skills for effective working relationships throughout the organisation Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Basic IT skills
Personal Qualities Essential
Enthusiastic and motivated to learn Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios. A dedicated and committed member of the team Ability to cope with new and changing demands. Attention to detail. Approachable and tactful Flexible approach to working hours/duties
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 West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address West Suffolk Hospital
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP332QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)