Job Description

Are you looking for an apprenticeship in the NHS? Would you like to start a career working in a responsive, flexible and effective Estates service?
We have a vacancy for a Multi-Skilled Trainee to join our Estates Department. We are looking for someone who has the aptitude to assist the Estates Senior Operations Manager, working as a valued member of the Estates Department. Someone who would like to being a career within Estates and Operations and who has the ability to manage their own workload whilst learning how to be effective within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
If this sounds like you, please get in touch!
Main duties of the job
To assist in the maintenance and repair of installations, plant, and equipment to include minor plumbing, mechanical and electrical tasks and assist building trades where appropriate.
This is an opportunity for you to attend and pass the Level 2 apprenticeship which will be over 3 years to complete, culminating with the Property Maintenance Operative apprenticeship (Level 2).
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Details
Date posted
24 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
269-SFT9441
Job locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury, Wiltshire
SP1 1BJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential

• oMinimum entry level 3 or GCSE grade D in Maths and English
• oUK driving licence Category B
• oShows a desire for the engineering sector and a passion to prove themselves in a team and individually on the Level 2 apprenticeship.UK driving licence Category B
• oIT literacy or willing to train to ECDL level 2 standard (use of Microsoft Office suite).Knowledge of/readiness to undertake training on and use of the Trust's computer-based asset and condition-based maintenance management system.
• oKnowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace.
• oGood organisational skills with ability to prioritise workload to meet specific deadlines.
• oA commitment to customer care and an ability to communicate effectively.

Desirable

• oKnowledge of ACOP L8, Health and Safety at Work Act, Manual Handling, COSHH Regulations would be beneficial.
• oPost holder should have knowledge and/or experience of mechanical equipment planned maintenance and breakdowns, preferably in a large organisation such as a hospital.
• oMemoranda and Trust policies, basic life support and emergency aid and where required a readiness to train.

Person Specification
Essential
Essential

• oMinimum entry level 3 or GCSE grade D in Maths and English
• oUK driving licence Category B
• oShows a desire for the engineering sector and a passion to prove themselves in a team and individually on the Level 2 apprenticeship.UK driving licence Category B
• oIT literacy or willing to train to ECDL level 2 standard (use of Microsoft Office suite).Knowledge of/readiness to undertake training on and use of the Trust's computer-based asset and condition-based maintenance management system.
• oKnowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace.
• oGood organisational skills with ability to prioritise workload to meet specific deadlines.
• oA commitment to customer care and an ability to communicate effectively.

Desirable

• oKnowledge of ACOP L8, Health and Safety at Work Act, Manual Handling, COSHH Regulations would be beneficial.
• oPost holder should have knowledge and/or experience of mechanical equipment planned maintenance and breakdowns, preferably in a large organisation such as a hospital.
• oMemoranda and Trust policies, basic life support and emergency aid and where required a readiness to train.

Skills Required