Estates Engineering Apprenticeship

Introduction

Get hands-on experience as an Estates Apprentice at QEQM Hospital, Margate. Work alongside experienced engineers maintaining essential healthcare services while earning a recognised Engineering Apprenticeship. You'll attend college one day a week and develop valuable mechanical and/or electrical engineering skills.

About the Employer

We are a subsidiary of East Kent Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, delivering vital services including Estates and Facilities Management, Procurement, Managed Equipment Services, Laundry and Car Parking Management. 

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

Opportunity to progress career by securing a permanent role following successful / satisfactory completion of course. 

Trajectory to become a qualified technician (Electrical or Mechanical), and secure an Assistant role, leading to Technician or Engineering Specialist. Opportunities in Team management or leadership, overall Head of. Specialist healthcare knowledge can prove invaluable to career development. 

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 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) + 1 day at college / study. Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm (day at college to be confirmed).

Expected Duration: 1 Year 10 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: MID-KENT COLLEGE

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.