Apprentice Building Craftsperson
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Company: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
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Location: Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £25,760.00 per year
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000027405
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Application Deadline Date: 11/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Mainly Monday to Friday, 08.30 - 16.30, but will include some evening, night and weekend work as part of a rota system.
Brief Description
Build your future while helping build and maintain vital NHS spaces.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Estates team. The role is a perfect starting point for anyone looking to develop practical skills. You will gain hands-on experience supporting the maintenance of buildings and infrastructure across all our sites.
Training to be Provided
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.
Future Prospects
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.
Vacancy Detail
- 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
Other Information
You may be required to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
You should be comfortable working at heights using access from ladders or scaffold.