Apprentice Mechanical Fitter/Plumber

Apprenticeship Role Overview

TeamMKUH is hiring an Apprentice Mechanical Fitter/Plumber to undertake the Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship. The role aligns with apprenticeship studies, allowing you to learn and apply skills in a real work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair and installation work on water, ventilation, steam, air tube systems, heating and cooling plants, and other mechanical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.
• Work both independently and under supervision, as required.
• Collaborate with the Estates Services Manager, Maintenance Manager, Mechanical Supervisor and Estates Officers.
• Attend college once a week in Bicester and integrate learning into daily tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age, UK or EEA residency for the past 3 years.
• Evidence of Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent); four GCSEs at grade 4/C or above.
• Physically fit and capable of lifting and handling tasks.
• Willingness to learn and strong interest in plumbing.
• Ability to work alone and under supervision, adapt to change, work in demanding environments, confined spaces and at height using ladders or scaffold.
• Not currently in full-time education and no prior Level 3 plumbing qualification.
• Capability to commute to the college campus in Bicester.

Benefits

• National apprentice wage of £15,642.90 per annum for the first 12 months.
• From month13 onwards, pay according to national wages for your age group.
• Apprenticeship programme delivered by an NHS‑approved training provider.
• Opportunity to work at a University Teaching Hospital with a “Good” CQC rating.

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