Job summary
- Main area
- Mechanical and electrical engineering
- Grade
- QFAP 42
- Contract
- Apprenticeship: 4 years
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 297-QEF-7238910
- Employer
- QE Facilities
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Estates Department
- Town
- Gateshead
- Salary
- £16,817
- Closing
- 02/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Multi Skilled Electrical / Mechanical Engineering Apprentice
QFAP 42
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment or education references covering 3 years. If you have gaps you will be required to provide character references. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment or education references covering 3 years. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Job overview
1. Carry out, under supervision, the following aspects, in order to meet training requirements for framework:
o Diagnose, fault find, and repair faults on range of plant, equipment and services
o Manufacture, assemble, erect, install and test new work including minor improvements ensuring compliance with Trust and Apprentice safety standards and procedures
o Carry out planned preventative maintenance to statutory requirements
o Carry out statutory inspections and testing of plant, equipment and services to ensure their safe operation and meet current standards
o Use all relevant tools and equipment as necessary
o Plan and evaluate and order materials for the necessary job requisitions
o Communicate with others on aspects of their work, including any problems encountered
o Make arrangements to attend wards / departments for access or availability of room / area / equipment to carry out work as requested
o Participate in systems of work and complete all necessary paperwork to Statutory and Trust requirements
o Follow drawings, specifications under the necessary guidance of others
o Follow Trust and statutory requirements regarding health and safety at work
Main duties of the job
Attend college, training centres and other training organisations and Complete training log books and matrix following the completion of work carried out and submit ll necessary paperwork to the Northern & Yorkshire NHS Assessment Centre and Employer
Diagnose, fault find, and repair faults on range of plant, equipment and services
Manufacture, assemble, erect, install and test new work including minor improvements ensuring compliance with Trust and Apprentice safety standards and procedures
Carry out planned preventative maintenance to statutory requirements
Carry out statutory inspections and testing of plant, equipment and services to ensure their safe operation and meet current standards
Plan and evaluate and order materials for the necessary job requisitions
Make arrangements to attend wards / departments for access or availability of room / area / equipment to carry out work as requested
Participate in systems of work and complete all necessary paperwork to Statutory and Trust requirement
Follow drawings, specifications under the necessary guidance of others
Follow Trust and statutory requirements regarding health and safety at work.
Ensure all parties involved with training are kept up to date with progress and all actions and targets are achieved within timescale
Working for our organisation
QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.
We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate.
We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Carry out, under supervision, the following aspects, in order to meet training requirements for framework:
o Diagnose, fault find, and repair faults on range of plant, equipment and services
o Manufacture, assemble, erect, install and test new work including minor improvements ensuring compliance with Trust and Apprentice safety standards and procedures
o Carry out planned preventative maintenance to statutory requirements
o Carry out statutory inspections and testing of plant, equipment and services to ensure their safe operation and meet current standards
o Use all relevant tools and equipment as necessary
o Plan and evaluate and order materials for the necessary job requisitions
o Communicate with others on aspects of their work, including any problems encountered
o Make arrangements to attend wards / departments for access or availability of room / area / equipment to carry out work as requested
o Participate in systems of work and complete all necessary paperwork to Statutory and Trust requirements
o Follow drawings, specifications under the necessary guidance of others
o Follow Trust and statutory requirements regarding health and safety at work
2. Attend college, training centres and other training organisations as necessary to meet requirements of the Apprenticeship Standard and NHS Employer
3. Complete training log books and matrix following the completion of work carried out in the employers locations (s)
4. Submit all necessary paperwork to the Northern & Yorkshire NHS Assessment Centre in accordance with the apprenticeship and Standard requirements
5. Submit all necessary paperwork to the Employer in accordance with the employer requirements
6. Ensure all parties involved with training are kept up to date with progress and all actions and targets are achieved within timescale
7. 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
8. Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff
9. Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace
10. Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff
11. Take responsibility for personal development and education and the development of a Personal Development Plan.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Maths GCSE's Grade 5 or above.
- 4 Additional GCSEs are required, including English and a science-based subject, at grade 4 or above.
Desirable criteria
- Higher Qualification in Engineering.
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience in Engineering environment.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Problem solving skills, innovative and creative thinker.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Basic IT Skills and Knowledge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- James Sloan
- Job title
- Estates Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01914452469
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