Apprenticeships
at NTW Solutions
Welcome
Find out more about apprenticeships at NTW Solutions
Hello I’m Tracey, Managing Director of NTW Solutions
On this page you can meet some of the fantastic people who have started out with us as apprentices.
NTW Solutions has always had a wide range of apprenticeships and lots of those apprentices have continued to work with us in permanent roles after their training had finished. We also support people to complete in-work apprenticeships to develop their skills and support their progression. We have a number of apprentices with us now in a wide range of roles doing great work to support better care. Our current company board chair began as an apprentice in the 1970s which shows that an apprenticeship can be a route to the top.
Apprenticeships are a great way to learn skills while you earn some money and are a great opportunity to start your career, to change into a new or different career, or to upskill in your current career. Our apprentices gain first hand experience of the world of work as studying with a college or training provider at the same time giving people a really rounded experience in your training.
If you’re looking for an apprenticeship keep an eye out and I hope you think of joining us.
Current Apprenticeships
Join us as a Multi-skilled Engineer Apprentice!
We are looking for someone to join our Newcastle Estates team through the exciting Multi-Skilled Engineering Apprenticeship (Level 3). Because this is a multi-skilled apprenticeship you will have the fantastic opportunity to study and work both electrical and mechanical aspects of engineering!
This is a four year apprenticeship, working full-time with support of the Estates team, and for at least the first two years you’ll also be attending college once a week to learn the technical knowledge aspect of the job.
Some of the things you’ll be learning to do in this job includes how to install, maintain, diagnose and repair different mechanical and electrical equipment and infrastructure, important to keeping our mental health hospitals and sites safe for the patients.
You don’t need any previous engineering experience to apply for this apprenticeship but you do need the following qualifications:
- Minimum Grade B / 5 GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics
- Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE or equivalent in 4 other subjects including a science based subject
If you’re interested in learning more, we have talked to some of our current and previous apprentices about what it’s like working with us below.
Meet some of our apprentices
Hear from some of our apprentices past and present about what our apprenticeships offer and what it is like to work here
Meet Joe, one of our newly qualified Electrician Apprentices!
Hello, I’m Joe and I’ve just completed my apprenticeship as a multi-skilled electrician with NTW Solutions
Hi Joe! So, what’s it been like working through your apprenticeship here?
“The apprenticeship has massively grown my confidence not just in technical work but in communicating with teams and planning jobs safely and effectively.”
“It’s helped me develop problem-solving skills and resilience in real-world situations, which you can’t fully learn in a classroom.”
It sounds like it’s helped you learn a lot of different skills, are there any more skills you’ve developed?
“Yeah, I’ve gained hands-on experience across a range of electrical and mechanical systems, which means I now have the skills to work independently and safely on critical infrastructure.”
“It’s given me the knowledge to understand compliance, safety standards, and how important those are in a live environment like the NHS.”
Did you feel supported in your learning?
“Definitely! Throughout my apprenticeship, I’ve been supported by experienced engineers in the team and in college, who’ve taken the time to share their knowledge and guide me.”
What’s it like working in the hospitals?
“It’s rewarding to know that the work I do directly supports the NHS in keeping its buildings safe and operational for patients and staff.”
“Being part of a team that plays a role in supporting healthcare delivery gives the job extra meaning.”
Now you’ve completed your apprenticeship, what’s next?
“Completing this apprenticeship has set me up for a long-term career in electrical engineering, with clear progression opportunities ahead. “
I'm Ellen, Financial Accounting and Salary Sacrifice Co-ordinator
I started as a Business Admin apprentice in the Finance Department in April 2018.
After completing my diploma in Business administration, I applied for a job as a Finance Officer in October 2019. I was thrilled when I found out I’d got it! I was then given the opportunity to work a six-month secondment as a Financial Accounting and Salary Sacrifice Co-ordinator and now do the job on a permanent basis.
I enrolled onto the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification. I am now nearly finished and am just waiting for one more result from my exam. In the future I can hopefully progress to a higher level within the team.
For me, one of the best things about working for the Finance Team is our flexible working hours. This is quite helpful for a lot of us, as we can fit work around our lifestyles.
The pandemic has changed the way we work a lot. I found it difficult in the first lockdown to adjust to working from home. It was hard to stay motivated so I reached out to my talent coach and explained that I was struggling. She helped me a lot with creating a plan for myself and setting targets. I passed two exams in 2020 and my confidence has increased since! I would say to anyone currently studying an apprenticeship to ask for help if they’re struggling and set themselves targets.
I’m currently working through my apprenticeship towards my Level 3 Assistant Accountant qualification. I’m very grateful to have been given the opportunity to study through work. I’m really enjoying being able to reflect on my studies whilst working in finance.
I would definitely recommend doing an apprenticeship! I feel that apprenticeships are not always valued as much as they should be. In my opinion, apprenticeships are actually really beneficial because you get to gain experience in a real working environment and strengthen your skills, all while earning money. It’s a win-win!
Meet Malcolm, Company Board Chair
Malcolm has dedicated his career to the NHS after starting as an apprentice in 1978. As a Chartered Engineer he has been leading facilities and estates services for many years. He led the establishment of the company and the transfer of services and was Managing Director since the company was formed until 2022 and is now our company board chair. He has championed the role of apprentices and is passionate about working for greater equality.
Meet Ethan, Electrician
Ethan started as an apprentice and now works as an electrician here at NTW Solutions. In this video Ethan talks about his apprenticeship and what he has learned during his time with NTW solutions so far. He talks about how he applies what he has learned to his job everyday and the pride he takes in maintaining our hospital buildings and sites for the benefit of patients, staff and carers.
I'm Ashdon, Workforce Coordinator
“I started my Business Administration Apprenticeship within NTW Solutions ESR Team in April of 2019 and started working towards my Level 2 qualification in Customer Service simultaneously.
The best part of working within the Solutions Workforce team for me are the people I work with and the constant support I receive from my colleagues along with the wide variety of queries we receive and still every day I am learning new things and expanding my knowledge.
After being out of work for 2 and a half years after I left college, the Apprenticeship Scheme and NTW Solutions work path has allowed me to build work related skills and work towards a valuable qualification with the option of going onto a Level 3. The support I have received throughout my apprenticeship and the relationships I have built have helped me grow a lot as a person and my confidence has improved a great deal.
To anybody who is thinking of pursuing an Apprenticeship I say – go for it! The opportunity to build your skills within a working environment, developing a positive attitude towards working life, meeting new people and learning from them through their past experiences whilst earning a salary gives you a financial independence and really does set you up for the future”
Who are NTW Solutions?
NTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.
We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from people from a culturally diverse background, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.
We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.
We make a difference to people’s lives and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.
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