Apprentice - Multi Skill Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical)

We are really glad you are thinking of working with us. We provide important services to the NHS and other partners. We have a range of roles and working here is varied and interesting and you can make a positive difference to people’s lives.

Our people are at the absolute heart of what we do and our services are based on having great people work for us. We know from our staff survey that people like working here and people love the friendly and supportive teams we have.

We care about our staff and provide great benefits and have a range of health and wellbeing support available. We strive to be a great and inclusive place to work and having an inclusive workforce is something we are passionate about.

Job overview

NTW Solutions are recruiting to the exciting and challenging position of a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Multi Skilled Engineering. Please note as this is a MultiSkill apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to study and work both electrical and mechanical aspects.

The Apprenticeship Standard you will study for will be the ‘Healthcare Engineering Specialist Technician’ (HEST).

Support service installations and their maintenance are an essential part of the NHS and form a vital link in Health Care Provision. 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 and qualifications already obtained, however, the information below will provide an overview of the envisaged training requirements of the apprenticeship.

Once this has been achieved, the apprentice will then commence training towards their End Point Assessment for their full Apprenticeship Standard, which will take place within the NTW Solutions and NYNHSAC.

Main duties of the job

The apprenticeship will potentially commence during the week commencing 25 August 2025 subject to all necessary funding and employment checks being carried out, including a colour blindness test. Qualifications acceptable on entry are usually a minimum of GCSE at Grade B / 5 in Mathematics and Grade C / 4, or equivalent, in at least 4 other subjects to include English and a science based subject.

If you decide to apply for these posts please complete our online application form or ask us for an application form. Please add as much information as possible in the Supporting Information section of the application form to aid us in Shortlisting, though please do not put any identifying or personal information in.

Interviews are scheduled to take place between the 23 June 2025 and the 4 July 2025.

Working for our organisation

We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.

We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.

We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from ethnic minorities, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.

We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.

We make a difference to people’s lives and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

We welcome your application.

Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).

Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade B / 5 GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics
• Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE or equivalent in 4 other subjects to include a science based subject

Knowledge

• An aptitude and interest in the practical and theoretical study of engineering

• Have an understanding of relevant health and safety issues

Skills and Experience

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willing to undertake any necessary training
• Good team player
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Be able to work at height and in confined spaces
• Attend college as requested

• Basic skills in the use of IT equipment and packages
• Previous background in the practical and theoretical study of engineering

All jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions and not NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions. New starters who are not in the NHS Pension already will be enrolled into a NEST pension.

Recruitment into NTW Solutions Limited will follow the principals of NHS Employer Check Standards and any relevant employment legislation.

Various posts are subject to DBS clearance prior to commencement.

To comply with Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.

Please note if you are external to the CNTW Group you will be subject to a six month probationary period.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage interview details will be sent to you via the email address that you used in your application.

This advert for a vacancy with NTW Solutions appears under the authority of Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust.