Apprentice Building Craftsperson

Assist with planned maintenance activities Support ongoing project work Learn a broad range of building skills and undertake general repairs Learn about current building standards and health regulations

Training:

Training will take place one day a week at Suffolk New College's Rural Campus, Charity Lane, Otley, Suffolk, IP6 9EY

The rest of your time will be working as part of our Estates team, mainly at the West Suffolk Hospital site in Bury St Edmunds but could include work at one of our community sites.

Training Outcome:

After completing the apprenticeship you will be eligible to apply for building craftspersons roles. With further experience you may wish to explore roles in project management, team leadership or compliance.

Employer Description:

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across West Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Working Hours :
Mainly Monday to Friday, 08.30 - 16.30, but will include some evening, night and weekend work as part of a rota system.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness