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Employer description
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
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Apprentice Estates Craftsperson (Electrical)
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust | Estates & Facilities
Looking to kick-start a career in electrical engineering while making a real difference? West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an Apprentice Estates Craftsperson (Electrical) to join our Estates team.
You'll work towards a Level 3 Installation and Engineering apprenticeship, gaining hands-on experience maintaining and repairing vital electrical systems across Trust sites -- all while supporting safe, high-quality patient care.
What you'll be doing
Learn fault finding, maintenance and installation of electrical systems
Support planned and reactive maintenance across Trust sites
Work safely to HTM 06 and BS7671 Wiring Regulations
Carry out electrical testing, inspections and basic commissioning
Use hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment
Work with Estates colleagues and clinical teams
Take part in on-call and out-of-hours work (after training)
Main duties of the job
Apprentice Responsibilities
Attend all off-the-job training components of the apprenticeship as agreed with your manager and apprenticeship training provider.
Proactively engage in the on-the-job activities in the workplace to become competent in the apprenticeship standard and role.
Complete all apprenticeship course work, assessments and self-directed study in a timely way as agreed with your workplace supervisor and the apprenticeship training provider.
Undertake all statutory and mandatory training required for the job role. This will be in addition to the apprenticeship training requirements
Entry requirements
Essential
GCSE Maths grade A* -C / 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in maths
Willing to enrol and complete a Level 3 Installation and Engineering apprenticeship course
Desirable
GCSE English grade A* -C / 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English
Ability to travel independently to all rural locations to carry out the post
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
Experience in working to deadlines and achieving agreed objectives
Desirable
Work experience in the NHS or similar healthcare environment
Skills & Ability
Essential
Good organisational skills
Effective communication skills for effective working relationships throughout the organisation
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Basic IT skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
Enthusiastic and motivated to learn
Ability to cope with demanding and stressful scenarios.
A dedicated and committed member of the team
Ability to cope with new and changing demands.
Attention to detail.
Approachable and tactful
Flexible approach to working hours/duties
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
For questions about the job, contact:
Estates Operations Maintenance Manager
Ady Powell
07977396556
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 27/02/2026
Salary
£24,937 to £30,162 a year per annum
Location
This job is located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
More Information and How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
