Main area Estates Grade SBUHB Apprentice Rate £12.21 Contract Fixed term: 4 years (due to post being apprenticeship) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (may include shifts & weekend working.) Job ref 130-AC178-1025
Employer Swansea Bay University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Estates Department, Morriston Hospital Town Swansea Salary Apprentice Rate £12.21 per hour Closing 19/10/2025 23:59
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 4 YEARS DUE TO APPRENTICESHIP POST
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Estates Department at Swansea Bay University Health Board for two highly motivated individuals to join us as Electrical Apprentices.
In partnership with our training providers and private partners, SBUHB is offering this opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification in Electrical Engineering within an NHS environment.
These positions are a four-year fixed-term contract, with full-time hours of 37.5 per week.
The posts will be based initially at Morriston Hospital. As part of the apprenticeship programme, post holders will undertake planned rotations across all sites including Singleton Hospital. This rotation is designed to provide comprehensive experience across a range of specialities and settings, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of Estates operations.
This is a structured apprenticeship programme that combines practical experience with academic study. You will be working within designated areas of the Health Board, working alongside experienced colleagues to carry out a range of supervised electrical duties.
We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, eager to learn, and bring a positive, can-do attitude. You should be committed to working collaboratively as part of a team that delivers an effective and efficient service to patients, staff, and visitors across the Health Board
Main duties of the job
To obtain theoretical and practical training to enable individual to install, maintain, test and repair a range of complex electrical equipment/plant to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Support qualified Craftspersons in the maintenance and repair of building services and systems. Assist with tasks including installation, fault diagnosis and repairs to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of all assets. The level of direct involvement and autonomy will progressively increase throughout the Apprenticeship, in line with the apprentice’s developing skills, experience, and training.
The Post holder will be required to become suitably knowledgeable in all aspects of the taught apprenticeship, leading to the successful completion of NVQ 3 - Electrical Installation and a HNC National Certificate/Diploma.
The Post holder will be expected to attend the training provider’s establishment and work with our private partners as part of the apprentice training on a part time, day, or block release basis and to ensure that all deadlines for the submitting of work, portfolios, assignments are delivered on time.
As a prerequisite to applying for an apprenticeship the candidates must have the following qualifications.
First year of NVQ level 3 - Electrical Installation completed.
PEO Level 2 - Electrical.
A minimum of 3 GCSE’s (C or above) in Maths, English and Science or equivalent.
Ability to drive to travel between sites.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe\'s most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications
* First year of NVQ level 3 - Electrical Installation complete.
* PEO Level 2 - Electrical.
* A minimum of 3 GCSE’s (C or above) in Maths, English and Science or equivalent.
* Ability to drive to travel between sites
Experience
* To develop a knowledge of electrical services and systems found within a large NHS acute hospital e.g: electrical motors, generating sets, electrical control gear, fire and nurse call systems, plant alarm systems, sterilizers, washer disinfectors, ventilation plant etc
Skills
* Good communication skills, commitment to providing the highest quality of work.
* To develop a knowledge of first aid treatment for electric shock.
Knowledge
* To develop a knowledge of Health and Safety at Work and 18th Edition BS7671:2018
* IT/ computer knowledge.
Personal Attributes
* Must be capable of working in a demanding environment
* Be prepared to work in hazardous areas, having taken all necessary safety measure to prevent damage, avoid injury and prevent damage to plant and equipment
* Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Name Estates Department Job title Estates Officer Telephone number 01792 702222 Additional information
For further information, please email:-
Mark Phillips, Estates Officer - mark.phillips@wales.nhs.uk
Danial Roberts, Estates Officer - daniel.roberts@wales.nhs.uk
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