Apprentice Electrical​/Mechanical Craftsperson

Job Overview

We are recruiting one Apprentice in the Wrexham Maelor Hospital. If you have the drive to:

• Help improve facilities and equipment within the Health Board?
• Work hard to unlock your potential?
• Would you love to be in a job where you are hands on and making a difference?
• Would you like to learn and earn?

• You will have 5 GCSE’s including Welsh, English and Maths at A*‑C or equivalent
• You must have a level 2 qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• You must be motivated and have a passion for engineering.
• You must have lived in the UK/EEA for the last three years.

The Estates Team support all areas of the Health Board. Estates services staff look after NHS buildings and the grounds around them, so they are a safe and pleasant environment for our staff and patients. The Apprentice Programme is an exciting opportunity that will enable you to train to become a valued member of the Estates Team through work‑based learning.

These roles are subject to Annex 21 of the NHS terms and Conditions. What you will earn will increase as you progress through your Apprenticeship. Below is the estimated gross earning:

• 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%

A comprehensive induction which will prepare you for your placements within the Health Board.

• You will be supported by a workplace mentor.
• You will have the equivalent of a day a week ‘off‑the‑job training’ to develop your learning in the first two years.
• You will have a mentor from the college.
• You will attend workshops where you will have the opportunity to discuss and share ideas.
• You will work towards vocational qualifications, building the levels as you grow in confidence and experience.

• 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 for this post;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

• Good standard of education including Level 2 Diploma in Engineering or currently working towards a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering
• Willingness to work towards City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3 Electrical / Mechanical craft qualification/recognised apprenticeship within 2‑4 years term of apprenticeship or equivalent level of knowledge and/or experience.

• Practical Experience of completing tasks in a maintenance type of environment
• Work on own initiative

• Previous experience of working within the NHS.
• Practical experience of working within a complex engineering service industry on one or more areas of specialist engineering maintenance

• 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

• A strong interest in the chosen field of engineering