Engineering Apprentice

Introduction

2gether Support Solutions are looking for an enthusiastic Engineering Apprentice to join our friendly Estates team at the QEQM Hospital in Margate, where you'll gain hands-on experience maintaining the essential services that keep a busy healthcare environment running safely and efficiently.

About the Employer

2gether Support Solutions are looking for an enthusiastic Estates Apprentice to join our friendly team at the QEQM Hospital in Margate, where you'll gain hands-on experience maintaining the essential services that keep a busy healthcare environment running safely and efficiently.

What You'll Do

Working with skilled technicians and engineers, you'll learn to inspect, maintain and repair a wide range of building services and engineering systems, including:

• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
• Electrical systems
• Plumbing and water services
• Boilers and heating systems
• Fire alarms and detection systems
• Pumps, valves and drainage systems
• Medical gas and specialist plant equipment

You'll also gain experience using industry-standard maintenance software, working safely with specialist tools and equipment, supporting other engineering trades, and helping to ensure hospital facilities remain safe and operational for patients, staff and visitors.

No two days are the same, giving you the opportunity to develop practical skills across multiple engineering disciplines while being supported every step of the way.

Training Outcome

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about engineering and keen to learn
• Reliable, hardworking and safety conscious
• A great team player with good communication skills
• Able to follow instructions and solve problems
• Comfortable using technology and willing to develop new skills
• Committed to completing an apprenticeship programme
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and maths, plus one additional GCSE
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Plus an optional GCSE - 4

Course Information

Course: Engineering operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 37.5 (4 x days 7.5 hrs) plus 1 day at college/study. Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm (day at college TBC).

Expected Duration: 1 Year 8 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: EKC GROUP