Plumbing Apprentice - Northfield, United Kingdom - The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Northfield, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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What will the apprentice be doing?

Read, interpret and analyse building drawings and specifications and make decisions with line management support to select materials and equipment that are required for the relevant plumbing job.
Undertake a period of training to acquire the skills to be able to construct items of purposemade joinery, carry out routine maintenance, repairs, minor improvements and planned preventative maintenance works, fix signs, notice boards, shelving etc.
Demonstrate knowledge of workshop and machinery safety practices,
Operating machinery would require frequent concentration to ensure safety is applied
Regular lifting of equipment, materials, and potentially heavy tools
At all times, wear appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment relative to the task.
Adhere to all health and safety procedures associated with their job roles
Required to analyse equipment for a variety of faults and ensure all tools and equipment are in full working order

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon completion of the Plumbing & Domestic Heating Level 3 apprenticeship, an employment contract may be offered if the apprentice is deemed suitable
The apprentice will enter the band 2 Level
Potential to go to a band 3 salary

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience.

We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer.

We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace.

Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Once the apprenticeship is completed, the apprentice will be awarded the Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Apprenticeship standard, equivalent to 2 A Levels
Apprentices will be given 1 study day per week for academic purposes for their apprenticeship. This day will be dictated by Dudley College and will be confirmed at a later date
The location of the training will be either onsite at the hospital or at Dudley College's Construction training facilities
Functional skills training can be provided as/when needed by the Trust through an appointed Training Provider to be named in due course in both English and maths