Hospital Mechanical Technician – On-Call & Maintenance

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a Mechanical Craftsperson to join the facilities maintenance team at Carmarthen. The role covers maintaining boilers, steam systems, medical gases, heating, hot water and building services, with flexible morning/afternoon shifts and on-call duties.

You will work with site operations and clinical departments to ensure reliable services, participate in the on-call rota, and support compliance with HTMs and Gas Safe requirements.

Qualifications

• HNC or HND or equivalent experience plus completion of a time-served apprenticeship.
• Fully conversant with core trade, i.e. Mechanical and have a good working knowledge of associated trades, e.g. electrical and gas.
• Good understanding of asbestos awareness and dealing with samples in proximity to asbestos products.
• Empowered via training/experience to undertake statutory tasks, e.g. Gas Safe, sterilisers.
• Familiar with Health Board Fire Defence Policy and relevant HTMs; Gas Safe / Oftec registration where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical/electrical/building services and equipment to a compliant standard.
• Support site operations with day-to-day engineering maintenance of boilers, steam systems, medical gases, heating and hot water.
• Participate in the on-call rota and flexible shift pattern as required.

Skills

Mechanical trade

Electrical & gas knowledge

Asbestos awareness

Gas Safe/HTM aware

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent + apprenticeship

Job description

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a Mechanical Craftsperson to join the facilities maintenance team at Carmarthen. The role covers maintaining boilers, steam systems, medical gases, heating, hot water and building services, with flexible morning/afternoon shifts and on-call duties.

You will work with site operations and clinical departments to ensure reliable services, participate in the on-call rota, and support compliance with HTMs and Gas Safe requirements.