Apprentice Electrical​/Mechanical Craftsperson

Job Overview

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is recruiting an Apprentice for the Wrexham Maelor Hospital. This role offers hands‑on experience in improving facilities and equipment, unlocking your potential, and learning while earning.

• Improve facilities and equipment within the Health Board.
• Work hard to unlock your potential.
• Be hands‑on and make a difference.
• Learn and earn.

• 5 GCSEs including Welsh, English and Maths at A*-C or equivalent.
• Level 2 qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Motivation and passion for engineering.
• Have lived in the UK/EEA for the last three years.

Scalable pay under Annex 21 of NHS terms and Conditions.

• Sept 2026 – Sept 2027: 60% of Band 4 (top of scale)
• Sept 2027 – Sept 2028: 65%
• Sept 2028 – Sept 2029: 70%
• Sept 2029 – Sept 2030: 75%

• Receive comprehensive induction for placements within the Health Board.
• Receive support from a workplace mentor.
• Attend a day a week of off‑the‑job training to develop learning in the first two years.
• Work with a college mentor.
• Attend workshops to discuss and share ideas.
• Work towards vocational qualifications, advancing through levels.

• Level 3 Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering.
• Application of Number Essential Skill Level 2.
• Communication Essential Skill Level 2.
• Digital Literacy Essential Skill Level 2.

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

• Level 2 Diploma in Engineering or currently working towards it.

• Willingness to work towards City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3 Electrical/Mechanical craft qualification or recognised apprenticeship within 2-4 years, or equivalent level of knowledge and/or experience.
• Practical experience of completing tasks in a maintenance environment.
• Work on own initiative.

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to safely use a variety of hand tools and equipment.
• Motivation and persuasive skills.
• Welsh speaker.

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, conscientious.
• Willing to work flexibly.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong interest in the chosen field of engineering.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme. Applications are not treated less favourably if submitted in Welsh.