Engineering Apprentice

2GETHER SUPPORT SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Margate (CT9 4AN)

Closes in 9 days (Friday 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 August 2026

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Summary

2gether Support Solutions are looking for an enthusiastic Engineering Apprentice to join our friendly Estates team at the QEQM Hospital in Margate, where you'll gain hands-on experience maintaining the essential services that keep a busy healthcare environment running safely and efficiently.

• Wage:

  £18,000 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  £18,000 per annum (16/17 yr old) ; £22,000 per annum 18+ yr old

• Training course: Engineering operative (level 2)
• Hours: 37.5 (4 x days 7.5 hrs) plus 1 day at college/study. Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm (day at college TBC).

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 14 September 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 8 months

• Positions available:

  2

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

Working with skilled technicians and engineers, you'll learn to inspect, maintain and repair a wide range of building services and engineering systems, including:

• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
• Electrical systems
• Plumbing and water services
• Boilers and heating systems
• Fire alarms and detection systems
• Pumps, valves and drainage systems
• Medical gas and specialist plant equipment

You'll also gain experience using industry-standard maintenance software, working safely with specialist tools and equipment, supporting other engineering trades, and helping to ensure hospital facilities remain safe and operational for patients, staff and visitors.

No two days are the same, giving you the opportunity to develop practical skills across multiple engineering disciplines while being supported every step of the way.

Where you'll work

QEQM Hospital
Ramsgate Rd
Margate
CT9 4AN

Training

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

Training provider

EKC GROUP

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines
• Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility
• Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic
• Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required
• Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation
• Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation
• Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility
• Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste
• Carryout fault location on appropriate equipment using suitable maintenance diagnostic techniques
• Carryout maintenance activities in line with work instructions
• Carryout tests on the maintained equipment in accordance with test schedule/defined test procedures
• Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment to service by replacing or repairing components
• Plan the mechanical manufacturing operation before they start
• Mount and set the required workholding devices
• Produce individual components, sub-assemblies or completed assemblies using mechanical manufacturing techniques
• Carryout quality checks during and after mechanical manufacturing operations
• Wire and terminate different types of cabling e.g. single core, multi core, screened, fire resistant, armoured, etc.
• Assemble and test a range of electrical components e.g. component panels, isolator switches, fuses, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, rail mounted terminal blocks, etc.
• Assemble and test a range of electronic components e.g. resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, etc.
• Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment/system to service after the assembly and testing has been completed
• Shape the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
• Join the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
• Produce components which meet the specification requirements
• Carryout quality checks during and after the fabrication activities
• Plan the materials, processing or finishing operation before they start
• Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the materials, processing or finishing operation
• Carry out the material, processing or finishing operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
• Carryout quality checks during and after the materials, processing or finishing operation
• Plan the technical support operation before they start
• Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the technical support
• Carry out the technical support operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
• Carryout quality checks during and after the technical support operation

Training schedule

Engineering Operative Level 2.

This is an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn, working alongside experienced engineers while completing a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship with one day a week at college. By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll have developed valuable mechanical and/or electrical skills and be well on your way to a rewarding career in engineering.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)
• Plus an optional GCSE (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Physical fitness

About this employer

2gether Support Solutions are looking for an enthusiastic Estates Apprentice to join our friendly team at the QEQM Hospital in Margate, where you'll gain hands-on experience maintaining the essential services that keep a busy healthcare environment running safely and efficiently.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about engineering and keen to learn
• Reliable, hardworking and safety conscious
• A great team player with good communication skills
• Able to follow instructions and solve problems
• Comfortable using technology and willing to develop new skills
• Committed to completing an apprenticeship programme
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and maths, plus one additional GCSE
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EKC GROUP

Karen Wheeler

karen.wheeler@ekcgroup.ac.uk

01227 811315

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047926.

Apply now

Closes in 9 days (Friday 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm)