Mechanical Craftsperson (On Call)

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

To provide a safe, comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Ensuring all essential services are maintained to support clinical departments in their task of treating patients, whilst ensuring all statutory legislation is complied with.

Main duties of the job

The Mechanical Craftsperson will be part of a team ensuring that mechanical/electrical/building equipment and services are maintained to an appropriate standard and to support clinical service departments in their prime task of treating patients.

The appointed individual will support the site operational management staff with the day to day operational engineering maintenance of boilers, steam systems, medical gases, heating, hot water, buildings, etc. The position requires participation/ flexibility in covering morning/ afternoon shifts and to participate in an on-call rota.

ON CALL ROTA - Every 7th week shift pattern consists of: -

Monday-Friday 13:30 - 21:00hrs, PLUS on-call during each night.

PLUS on-call cover from Friday 21:00hrs until 08:00hrs Monday morning.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 08/12/2026

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

• HNC or HND or equivalent experience plus completion of a time-served apprenticeship
• To be fully conversant with core trade, i.e. Mechanical and have a good working knowledge of associated trades, e.g. electrical and gas
• To have a good understanding of asbestos awareness and be fully conversant in dealing with suspicious samples and working in the vicinity of asbestos products
• Appropriately empowered via training and/or experience to undertake statutory tasks, e.g. Gas Safe, sterilisers, etc.
• To be fully conversant with the Health Board's Fire Defence Policy
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant HTM's, Gas Safe / Oftec registered

Experience

• Time served apprenticeship.
• Completion of a structured training programme
• Good working knowledge of low pressure hot water systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems and building management systems.

Language Requirements

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Circumstances

• Able to participate in the On Call rota, available to undertake overtime when required by the service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.