Maintenance Supervisor

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Abercanaid; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health board in South Wales is seeking an experienced individual to oversee mechanical and electrical infrastructure operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, providing technical support, and contributing to the continuous improvement of health services in the region. Strong communication skills in English are essential; Welsh language skills are desirable. This position offers generous benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Leading pension scheme

Generous leave

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience managing a multidisciplinary engineering team and infrastructure maintenance.
• Strong communication skills in English; Welsh language skills are desired but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the effective operation of the Health Board’s infrastructure.
• Provide technical advice and support to staff.
• Lead a team ensuring compliance with policies and health standards.

Skills

Management of multidisciplinary teams

Communication skills

Understanding of health and safety requirements

Job description

Overview

Located in the heart of South Wales, this role places you in the centre of NHS operations across Cardiff, Newport and Swansea. The Health Board, part of NHS Wales, employs over 13,500 staff and runs three district general hospitals and several community facilities.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early or withdraw this advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the effective, efficient and safe operation of the Health Board’s mechanical, electrical and building infrastructure and oversight of associated craftsmen.
• Provide technical advice, training and support to staff as required.
• Oversee maintenance repairs, minor works and planned preventative maintenance.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, building craftsmen, semi‑skilled staff and contract staff, ensuring compliance with the Board’s standards, policies, procedures and health and safety requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• UK or Republic of Ireland nationality, or eligibility for a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa.
• Experience managing a multidisciplinary engineering team and infrastructure maintenance.
• Keen understanding of health and safety requirements within a health care environment.
• Strong communication skills in English; Welsh language skills (Level 3 CEFR B2 or above) are desirable but not essential.
• Eligibility for sponsorship is self‑assessed via the UK Government’s guidance and the Health and Care Visa offers reduced costs and exemptions from the Immigration Health Surcharge.
• Will undergo disclosure, barring and professional registration checks where required.

Values

• We listen, learn, and improve.
• We treat everyone with respect.
• We work together as one team.

Benefits

• Leading pension scheme.
• Generous leave and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for career growth and ongoing learning and development.
• Living Wage Employer.