Estates Maintenance Technician – Hospital Multi-Trades

NHS; Hengoed; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking a proactive Maintenance Assistant to join the Estates team at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr. The role covers a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance across building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, with guidance to apprentices and junior staff.

You will work Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, and contribute to safe, compliant and well-maintained hospital facilities, with opportunities to develop skills and undertake statutory checks and

Qualifications

• GCSE/’O’ Level in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Knowledge of mechanical/electrical/building services and relevant equipment.
• Level 3 vocational qualification or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Recognised apprenticeship in a trade or building multi-trades operations.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance tasks across building, engineering, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Undertaking routine inspections, testing, fault finding and minor repairs; conducting statutory compliance checks.
• Carrying out plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, grounds maintenance and general building repairs.
• Maintaining accurate electronic records, work logs and compliance documentation.
• Supporting infection control measures and safe working practices; participating in on-call rota as required.
• Collaborating with colleagues, contractors and service users to minimise disruption to patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Planning & organisation

Welsh language desirable

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Level 3 vocational qualification

Recognised apprenticeship

Job description

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking a proactive Maintenance Assistant to join the Estates team at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr. The role covers a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance across building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, with guidance to apprentices and junior staff.

You will work Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, and contribute to safe, compliant and well-maintained hospital facilities, with opportunities to develop skills and undertake statutory checks and