Mechanical Craftsperson (On Call)

NHS; Carmarthen; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board in Carmarthen is seeking a Main area Mechanical Craftsperson (Band 5) on a full-time basis. The role covers maintaining mechanical, electrical and building services, including boilers, steam systems and medical gases, with a 37.5-hour week and an on-call rota every 7th week.

The site is Glangwili General Hospital. Welsh language skills are desirable; applicants may apply in Welsh.

Qualifications

• HNC or HND or equivalent experience plus completion of a time-served apprenticeship.
• Fully conversant with core mechanical trade and working knowledge of electrical and gas.
• Good understanding of asbestos awareness and working near asbestos products.
• Empowered via training/experience to undertake statutory tasks (e.g., Gas Safe, sterilisers).
• Familiar with Health Board Fire Defence Policy and HTMs; Gas Safe/Oftec registered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical/electrical/building services to support clinical departments.
• Support day-to-day operational maintenance of boilers, steam systems, medical gases, heating and hot water.
• Cover morning/afternoon shifts and participate in an on-call rota.
• Contribute to site operational management and safety compliance.

Skills

Mechanical trade knowledge

Electrical & gas knowledge

Asbestos awareness

Welsh language (Level 1)

Education

HNC or HND or equivalent

Time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Main area Mechanical Craftsperson Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (On-call rota / Monday every 7th week.) Job ref 100-EA078-0926-A

Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Glangwili General Hospital Town Carmarthen Salary £32,557 - £39,631 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 08/12/2026

Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main 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.

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.