Apprentice Mechanical Fitter/Plumber

Job overview

Apprentice Mechanical Fitter / Plumber

Estates Department

Band: Apprenticeship

• per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

This role is a fixed term contract of 44 months

For the first 12 months you will be paid the national apprentice wage of £15,642.90 per annum . From month 13 to the end of contract, you will receive the national pay vs your age. For existing members of staff, Annex 30 may apply, of which pay rates may differ. To find out more, email us on [email protected].

Interview date 31 July 2026

Please note that we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role

Main duties of the job

73.8% of this team would strongly recommend their organisation as an excellent place to work ''NHS Survey, 2024''

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'   The aim and main duties of this role will coincide with your apprenticeship studies. As you learn and build your competencies, you will have exposure to, and complete, the tasks noted.

To perform maintenance, repair and installation work, including activities which are technically intricate and/or non-routine

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

#TeamMKUH are  hiring an Apprentice Mechanical Plumber/Fitter to undertake the level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship. You will learn how to complete maintenance repairs and minor improvement to ensure compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures. You will learn how to work on water systems, ventilation systems, steam systems, air tube systems, heating and cooling plants, and other mechanical equipment.    You will need to have a willingness to learn, a strong interest in plumbing and be ready to work with and without supervision, when applicable. You will be working collaboratively with the Estates Services Manager, Maintenance Manager, Mechanical Supervisor and Estates Officers.

The apprenticeship programme is delivered by our external NHS-approved training provider. You will attend college one day per week and spend the other four days embedding your new learning within your role at the hospital. Please note, the college campus is in Bicester, so you must have a means of travel, and be willing to cover the time and cost to travel there each week.   To apply, you must have evidence of Maths & English GCSE passes (or equivalent) and all other specifications noted in the person specification. You must be  physically fit and well (the role requires some lifting and handling tasks).

In line with Apprenticeship Funding rules, please only apply for this role if all of the below factors apply to you. If you are unsure of any of these, please email us on [email protected], highlighting the role you are applying for and what your query is.      •    You are 16 years old or over,   •    You have resided in the UK or EEA for at least the past 3 years,   •    You can produce evidence of your Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications,   •    You will not be in full time education at the point of starting this role,   •    You have not previously undertaken a similar or higher qualification (E.g level 3 diploma in plumbing).    Please bring your Maths and English certificates with you to interview, should you be invited.

Please refer to the attached job description for further information