Mechanical Apprentice

Job Title: Mechanical Apprentice – NNUH

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, NR4 7UY

Full time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

08:00AM – 16:00PM, Monday to Friday

Salary Range dependant on age is: £19,030 - £24,030

Here at Serco, we are looking for a Mechanical Apprentice to join our team at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital puts its patients at the heart of everything they do. The Hospital cares for the people of Norfolk, north Suffolk and further afield, providing almost one million out-patient appointments, day case procedures and in-patient admissions every year. The hospital has 1,200 beds and state of the art facilities and works closely with the University of East Anglia to train health professionals and have a strong focus on research. We are offering a unique opportunity to work in a diverse engineering environment providing a wide scope for development of skills and knowledge.

Reporting into the Engineering Supervisors you will be part of the engineering team providing mechanical maintenance across the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital site as part of Serco’s Hard FM estates service to the NHS.

The post holder will train and develop to ensure that the hospitals’ building, fabric, plant, electrical and mechanical services and equipment are maintained to a high standard and ensure their continued safety, efficiency and reliability. The apprentice will undertake day release at college to acquire an NVQ 3 equivalent as well as being mentored by our Assistants, Craftsperson’s and Technicians to develop to a high standard.  You will undertake a variety of tasks in a reactive and preventative maintenance capacity as necessary and dependant on experience. This will typically include:

• Fire alarm testing.
• Lamp replacement and light cleaning.
• Emergency light testing.
• Replacement of nurse call leads and emergency pull chords.
• Fire sprinkler testing.
• Medical Gas routine testing.
• Assist with lift entrapment.
• Boiler safety checks to include chemical dosage checks.
• Ventilation grille cleaning.
• Water safety to include temperature monitoring, water sampling, TMV servicing etc.
• Repair leaking taps.
• Meter readings.
• Fire extinguisher checks.
• Replacement of fixtures and fittings.
• Involvement in planned Operating Theatre maintenance work.

Developing on to:

• Medium Temperature Hot Water systems
• Steam systems, pipelines and associated equipment and safety devices.
• Hot and cold-water systems including cold water service tanks, calorifiers, thermostatic mixing valves etc.
• Hydrotherapy pool
• Medical gas systems
• Decontamination equipment
• Ventilation/air handling systems
• Pump overhauls.
• Equipment repairs
• Systems balancing and testing etc.
• An awareness of electrical and building management/control systems.
• Weekly testing of Decontamination washers and sterilisers.

What you’ll need to do the role

To be considered for this role you will need to be ambitious able to demonstrate a passion for mechanical Engineering. You will need to demonstrate a professional approach, strong awareness to health & safety, good communication and customer service skills and be able to work well in high pressure situations. Have a polite, courteous attitude and a willingness to develop.

For an informal chat please contact:

Mark Speller, Engineering Manager Mechanical 01603 641140

Why Serco?

Meaningful and vital work: Working within a Hospital at Serco means that you’ll play a critical role in ensuring that patients continue to receive the support that they need 24/7.

A world of opportunity: It takes a diverse team to support a hospital and we’re big on internal progression. So, whether you specialise your skills, progress into team management or move into operations, you’ll find all the opportunity you need to evolve your career.

Great people:  Hospitals are busy places and you will find yourself interacting with staff, patients, visitors and of course your supportive team. You will be a significant part of the hospital.

What we offer

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
• The chance to make a positive difference to the wider public.
• Interesting, varied and enjoyable work.
• A company that recognises your contribution

All Serco employees must ensure that their current line manager is aware of their application. For confidential enquiries please contact MyHR. Serco are Disability Confident Leader employers and are committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.  We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

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Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates. We’re a proud holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard and we actively encourage applications from females, those with disabilities or from an ethnic minority background.