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MODERN APPRENTICESHIP 2025
Electrical Engineering (Maintenance) (Ref: 208595)
We are now recruiting for the following 4 positions within our Maintenance team/s;
Based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
- Electrical Engineering (Maintenance) (Ref: 208595)
- Plumbing (Ref: 208483)
- Mechanical Engineering (Maintenance) (Ref: 208519)
Based at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin
- Electrical Engineering (Maintenance) (Ref: 208680)
All AfC Band 3 - £ 25,468 - £27,486 Band 3 – Annex 21 (pro-rata %) 4 year training / fixed-term contract
Applicants must possess the following qualifications at the time of application
Engineering - A min. of 5 Nat 5 grades (SCQF Level 5) at A, B or C in Maths, English, Physics, a Technical subject and one other subject
Plumbing - A min. of 4 Nat 5 grades (SCQF Level 5) at A, B or C in Maths, English, a Technical subject and one other subject
All shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a short Aptitude Test prior to formal interview
Post Requirements:
Successful candidates will be required to commence employment in July 2025. Three posts will be based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and one post will be based at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin. Successful applicants may be required to travel to other NHS Grampian locations on a periodic basis to gain further skills experience. Post holders will be required to undertake and successfully complete both practical and theoretical components of the Modern Apprenticeship training programme – which will include the completion of a ‘learning / evidence portfolio’. Modern Apprentices will also be required to participate in regular review meetings to monitor performance and progress.
Conditions of employment:
Post holders will be required to undertake and successfully complete both practical and theoretical components of the Modern Apprenticeship training programme – which will include the completion of a ‘learning / evidence portfolio’
Our Values:
In addition to the qualifications noted, we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate evidence to support our organisational ‘values and behaviours’ which are;
Care & Compassion Dignity & Respect Openness, Honesty & Responsibility Quality & Teamwork
Applicants should be able to show enthusiasm for continuous learning and development, a professional attitude and a passion for working within the wider healthcare care team
For informal discussions contact our Employability Officer at: gram.apprenticeships@nhs.scot
Closing date: Wednesday, 9th April, 2025
Aptitude test date/s: ARI, Aberdeen – Monday, 21st April, 2025 Dr Gray’s, Elgin – Wednesday, 30th April, 2025
Interview date: ARI, Aberdeen – Thursday, 24th April, 2025 Dr Gray’s, Elgin – Thursday, 1st May, 2025
In line with the Skills Development Scotland ‘Developing the Young Workforce: Scotland’s Youth Employment Strategy’ – applications are particularly welcomed from 16-19 year olds
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
