Apprenticeship · Level 3
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Multi Skilled Mechanical Engineering Apprentice

South Tees Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust
£25,272 a year
Northallerton

Expected closing date: Thursday, 22 October 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a Healthcare Engineering Specialist Technician Level 3 apprenticeship over 4 years.
  • Earn £25,272 per year, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.
  • Gain hands-on experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining plant and equipment.
  • Applications close on 2026-10-22.

About the Role

This apprenticeship will train you to diagnose, fault find, and repair a wide range of plant, equipment, and services within the NHS.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Diagnose, fault find, and repair faults on a wide 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.
  • Use all relevant tools and equipment as necessary and correctly.
  • Communicate with others on aspects of your work, including any problems encountered.
  • Follow drawings and specifications under the guidance of others.
  • Adhere to NHS Employer, Trust and statutory requirements regarding health and safety at work.

Training

  • You will receive comprehensive training to competently carry out the role.
  • You will undertake the Healthcare Engineering Specialist Technician Level 3 apprenticeship standard.
  • You will be released for study to achieve this qualification (location to be confirmed).

What Happens Next

  • Upon successful achievement of the apprenticeship standard, opportunities will be available for progression.

Skills You'll Develop

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Flexibility
  • Ability to work under pressure

Qualifications Required

  • GCSEs in 5 subjects including English, Maths, and Science (grade 9-4 (A*-C)) are essential.

Key Details

  • Wage: £25,272 a year
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm (37.5 hours per week)
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Start Date: 2026-12-01
  • Closing Date: 2026-10-22
  • Apprenticeship Standard: Healthcare engineering specialist technician (level 3)
  • Training Provider: NORTH TEES AND HARTLEPOOL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST