About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at UHS Estates Ltd (UEL).
Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join UEL as an apprentice trainee to become an electrical or mechanical maintenance technician. The successful candidate will spend most of their time learning hands-on from our skilled team of on-site technicians in either the electrical or mechanical field and completing a technical course and MOET with one of our training partners. Your task will be to integrate yourself into the team, manage your time, and focus your learning with the available work, with support available from your line manager, mentor and the team itself. You will need to be physically fit and able to climb ladders and perform manual handling work.
We require 5 GCSE's or equivalent at C or above, and an interest in the electrical or mechanical fields. Excellent communication skills, any DIY or on-the-tools experience would be helpful towards the role. Relevant work experience and a passion for learning will help a candidate stand out.
This is a great development opportunity, and we have an excellent track record at retaining our apprentices in the technician role and developing them further.
About us
UHS Estates Limited (UEL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS). The company is responsible for the design and construction of new buildings, and the ongoing provision of services, including estates maintenance, soft facilities management and the management of equipment, consumables and materials, in support of one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.
Employee Benefits:
Generous NHS pension scheme NHS terms of service and annual leave Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more
Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" schools, it's a great place to live and work.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will need to be able to undertake training and instruction to achieve a nationally recognised qualification as an engineering apprentice.
To follow a formalised development plan and undertake practical training and instruction relating to the engineered or fabric services and processes specific to the University Hospital Southampton Estate to satisfactorily achieve recognised craft status.
To attend external academic learning facilities (i.e., college attendance day release) as required to obtain an industry-recognised technical certificate
In your work, you will undertake pre-planned and reactive maintenance tasks that will be trade-specific, working with a technician, utilise and develop diagnostic skills to help resolve faults.
Provide and receive complex technical information and instructions whilst building your judgment and decision-making skills.
Build a portfolio of evidence across your apprenticeship for your qualifications.
Build and gain technical knowledge specific to health care engineering.
With additional trade-specific training courses delivered as you develop.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential
5 x GCSEs at grade 5 (or C) or higher including Maths and English
Desirable
Some experience of engineering, DIY or similar either as a hobby or paid
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.
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Employer details Employer name UHS Estates Limited
Address Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)