Maintenance Apprentice (Mechanical)

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Maintenance Apprentice (Mechanical) The closing date is 12 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Maintenance Apprentice to join our Estates Department. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience while working towards nationally recognised qualifications in a supportive healthcare environment. As a Maintenance Apprentice, you will work alongside skilled technical staff, developing your practical abilities and learning the essential skills required to maintain and support the Trust's buildings, equipment, and infrastructure. As part of your apprenticeship, you will: Undertake trade-related apprenticeship training to achieve a minimum Level 3 Craft Qualification in your chosen trade. Complete additional qualifications and training up to Level 3 within your main trade discipline. Undertake further training and qualifications up to Level 2 in an alternative trade to develop multi-skilled working capabilities. Gain practical experience across a range of maintenance activities while being supported by experienced professionals. We are looking for someone who: Has a keen interest in engineering, maintenance, or building services. Is enthusiastic about learning new skills and developing a long-term career within Estates and Facilities. Has good practical and problem-solving abilities. Can work effectively as part of a team and communicate confidently with colleagues. Demonstrates a positive attitude, reliability, and a commitment to delivering high standards of work. Main duties of the job Be responsible for aiding in the maintenance of the Trust's assets through assisting qualified craftsperson's or otherwise undertaking directed duties assigned by the works officers. Undertake minor installation work according to skill level and training. Support the wider Estates team by providing multi skilled trade capabilities for minor works including electrical, mechanical and building related tasks. Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance work and minor repairs within the level of competence and skill that the post holder is able to demonstrate and/or evidence. Carry out such duties as may be delegated by the Team Leader, should be able to work amicably with all other trades, and should be willing to assist these trades if required. Undertake continuous professional development and training to enhance and improve skills, capabilities and crafts / engineering knowledge. About us Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Commu