Healthcare Engineer Technician Apprentice

Summary

As a healthcare engineer apprentice technician, you will be an integral part of our Estates teams, supporting in the maintenance, repair, and improvement of our healthcare facilities, based at one of our core 3 sites but with travel to all sites we maintain across the two counties no two days will be the same.

Wage

£24,169 a year

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Training course

Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday hours TBC

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the installation, testing, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems within NHS buildings
Carry out routine maintenance tasks to ensure the smooth operation of equipment and infrastructure
Support senior engineers in diagnosing faults, conducting inspections, and implementing solutions
Collaborate with different departments to identify engineering requirements and provide timely solutions
Participate in training programs and academic studies to develop your technical skills and knowledge
Maintain a learning journal of the 20% off-the-job learning required to meet the apprenticeship standard
Work towards the successful completion of the apprenticeship standard Apprentice Level 3 (or above) including end point assessment
To undertake supervised training activities to develop practical maintenance engineering skills in a hospital environment
To undertake unsupervised routine maintenance that does not justify the attention of a fully qualified Trades person that you have been deemed competent to complete
To undertake the repair and maintenance of electrical, electronic, and mechanical hospital systems initially under the supervision of a mentor
Maintain adequate records as required/necessary as evidence for the training portfolio
Ensure safe methods of working within the Estates Maintenance Section and compliance with statutory regulations and Directorate policies and procedures
Provide verbal feedback to wards, departments, and estates management on the progress of work
Manage the receipt of maintenance requests and complete them efficiently in a timely manner
Input information onto the electronic maintenance system to provide a clear history of the work undertaken including progress notes, labour, and materials bookings
Demonstrate and encourage professional attitudes towards work colleagues, staff, and members of the public, patients, and contractors, to promote the Estates Maintenance Section in a positive fashion
Participate in the good housekeeping of workshops and stores occupied by the Estates Maintenance Section, to provide clean, tidy, and efficient work areas, suitable for the provision of a quality service
Co-operate with and attend training provided for the continued implementation and development of the full range of services undertaken by the Estates Maintenance Section
Actively contribute to initiatives taken by the Trust and by the department i.e., ISO requirements, Benchmarking, and mobile working
To assist other estates staff in the full range of their duties
Others as necessary within the capabilities of the post holder.
Supporting the monitoring of all contractors on site and ensuring work is completed to the required standard

Where you'll work

Princess Of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.
Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.

Your training plan

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Hereford (HR4 9SX)

Block release training which includes 1 day per week in a classroom setting to cover practical and theory aspects working to complete the following qualifications:

Duration approximately 40-45 months
Years 1/2 is a combination of off the job training at HWGTA Training Centre as well as training on site with your employer
This includes 26-42 weeks within the training Centre plus 1 day per week in a classroom setting to cover practical and theory aspects and complete EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge
Years 3/4 based full time in company developing skills in preparation for the end point assessment to gain your Level 3 qualification
You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment
Additional training for functional skills in English and maths will be undertaken if needed
There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

4 other subjects (grade 4-9)
English (grade 4-9)
Maths (grade 4-9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

In addition as part of the NHS you will gain access to wide ranging benefits and support including annual leave 27 days plus 8 UK public holidays to total 35 days, sick and parental leave, local discounts and many more.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

A full time role may be offered upon sucessful completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Emily Jackson

emily.jackson@hwgta.org

01905330732

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322345.

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Closes in 24 days (Tuesday 17 June 2025)

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