Mechanical Craftsperson (On Call)

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Wales; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a Mechanical Craftsperson to maintain mechanical, electrical and building services across NHS facilities. The role supports clinical departments in maintaining safe, compliant environments and may involve boilers, steam systems, medical gases, heating and water systems.

The post requires flexibility for day/evening shifts and an on-call rota. Welsh language capability is desirable, with support to develop Welsh communication skills during employment.

Qualifikationen

• HNC or HND or equivalent with time-served apprenticeship.
• Fully conversant with core mechanical trades including electrical and gas.
• Knowledge of asbestos awareness and handling near asbestos products.
• Statutory tasks training (e.g., Gas Safe, sterilisers).
• Aware of Health Board Fire Defence Policy.

Aufgaben

• Maintain mechanical, electrical and building services to required standards.
• Support clinical service departments in maintaining facilities.
• Participate in day-to-day maintenance of boilers, steam systems, medical gases, heating, hot water and buildings.
• Cover morning/afternoon shifts and participate in on‑call rota.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical trades

Electrical awareness

Gas Safety knowledge

Asbestos awareness

Fire Defence Policy familiarity

Ausbildung

HNC/HND or equivalent + time-served apprenticeship

Tools

Gas Safe

Oftec

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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

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.

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 03/11/2026

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant HTM's, Gas Safe / Oftec registered

Experience

Essential criteria

• 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.

Desirable criteria

• Hospital engineering experience

Language Requirements

Desirable criteria

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Circumstances

Essential criteria

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