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Job summary

Main area
Estates
Grade
SBUHB Apprentice Rate £12.21
Contract
Fixed term: 4 years (due to post being apprenticeship)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (may include shifts & weekend working.)
Job ref
130-AC178-1025
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Estates Department, Morriston Hospital
Town
Swansea
Salary
Apprentice Rate £12.21 per hour
Closing
19/10/2025 23:59
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Apprentice - Estates Craftperson - Electrical

SBUHB Apprentice Rate £12.21

Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.    

Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

 

Job overview

FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 4 YEARS DUE TO APPRENTICESHIP POST   

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Estates Department at Swansea Bay University Health Board for two highly motivated individuals to join us as Electrical Apprentices.

In partnership with our training providers and private partners, SBUHB is offering this opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification in Electrical Engineering within an NHS environment.

These positions are a four-year fixed-term contract, with full-time hours of 37.5 per week. 

The posts will be based initially at Morriston Hospital. As part of the apprenticeship programme, post holders will undertake planned rotations across all sites including Singleton Hospital. This rotation is designed to provide comprehensive experience across a range of specialities and settings, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of Estates operations.

This is a structured apprenticeship programme that combines practical experience with academic study. You will be working within designated areas of the Health Board, working alongside experienced colleagues to carry out a range of supervised electrical duties.

We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, eager to learn, and bring a positive, can-do attitude. You should be committed to working collaboratively as part of a team that delivers an effective and efficient service to patients, staff, and visitors across the Health Board

 

 

Main duties of the job

To obtain theoretical and practical training to enable individual to install, maintain, test and repair a range of complex electrical equipment/plant to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Support qualified Craftspersons in the maintenance and repair of building services and systems. Assist with tasks including installation, fault diagnosis and repairs to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of all assets. The level of direct involvement and autonomy will progressively increase throughout the Apprenticeship, in line with the apprentice’s developing skills, experience, and training.

The Post holder will be required to become suitably knowledgeable in all aspects of the taught apprenticeship, leading to the successful completion of NVQ 3 - Electrical Installation and a HNC National Certificate/Diploma.

The Post holder will be expected to attend the training provider’s establishment and work with our private partners as part of the apprentice training on a part time, day, or block release basis and to ensure that all deadlines for the submitting of work, portfolios, assignments are delivered on time.

As a prerequisite to applying for an apprenticeship the candidates must have the following qualifications.

First year of NVQ level 3 - Electrical Installation completed.

PEO Level 2 - Electrical.

A minimum of 3 GCSE’s (C or above) in Maths, English and Science or equivalent.

Ability to drive to travel between sites.

 

 

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Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

 

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • First year of NVQ level 3 - Electrical Installation complete.
  • PEO Level 2 - Electrical.
  • A minimum of 3 GCSE’s (C or above) in Maths, English and Science or equivalent.
  • Ability to drive to travel between sites

Experience

Essential criteria
  • To develop a knowledge of electrical services and systems found within a large NHS acute hospital e.g: electrical motors, generating sets, electrical control gear, fire and nurse call systems, plant alarm systems, sterilisers, washer disinfectors, ventilation plant etc

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills, commitment to providing the highest quality of work.
  • To develop a knowledge of first aid treatment for electric shock.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • To develop a knowledge of Health and Safety at Work and 18th Edition BS7671:2018
  • IT/ computer knowledge.

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Must be capable of working in a demanding environment
  • Be prepared to work in hazardous areas, having taken all necessary safety measure to prevent damage, avoid injury and prevent damage to plant and equipment
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Estates Department
Job title
Estates Officer
Telephone number
01792 702222
Additional information

For further information, please email:-

 Mark Phillips, Estates Officer -  [email protected]

 Danial Roberts, Estates Officer - [email protected]

 

 

 

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