Multi-skilled Laundry Maintenance Technician

NHS; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Cwmbran seeks a Band 5 Multi-skilled Laundry Maintenance Technician to oversee daily maintenance of laundry equipment and ensure optimal performance. Candidates must have relevant mechanical or electrical qualifications and substantial experience in maintenance. The position includes 12-hour shifts and weekends. A strong focus on teamwork and adherence to health and safety standards is essential. A competitive salary of £31,516 to £38,364 is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Agile working approach

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical disciplines.
• Significant experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day maintenance of laundry plant and equipment.
• Contribute to the optimal performance of the laundry PPM system.
• Respond to machine breakdowns.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Education

Level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent

Recognised apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical disciplines

Tools

Steam generation equipment

Industrial laundry equipment

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Multi-skilled Laundry Maintenance Technician based at Green Vale Laundry.

The role will involve the day‑to‑day maintenance of plant and equipment, including services of steam, water, electricity and all laundry equipment, including steam generation equipment, along with occasional installation duties. A key focus is contributing to the optimal performance of the laundry PPM system, as well as responding to machine breakdowns.

Duties include using strategic spares to ensure optimum plant performance and assisting the production team in achieving KPI targets. The post holder must be capable of working independently and under current industry and H&S standards.

The hours of work for this role follow a continental two‑week shift pattern, which includes 12‑hour shift work and weekends.

Main duties of the job

The laundry technician must have completed a recognised apprenticeship in either mechanical or electrical disciplines, finished a relevant City & Guilds craft certificate course, and possess a sound knowledge of trade principles and practice.

They must have gained a thorough understanding of engineering maintenance systems and have significant experience, demonstrating high versatility and flexibility, while staying up‑to‑date with technical knowledge relevant to a healthcare environment.

To provide technical information and advise other staff groups on maintenance issues that may impact service delivery.

To plan and prioritise maintenance or minor work activities on a day‑to‑day and long‑term basis, ensuring the plant runs at optimum performance.

To possess the necessary IT skills needed to enter and manipulate data associated with frontline maintenance activities and work on the PPM system.

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

About us

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focusing on the well‑being and belonging of our people.

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, both for our internal and external customers.

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/

NWSSP works in an agile way where possible; all posts will have a contractual base but this may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how to balance flexibility with the community and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.

Details

Date posted: 12 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 043-EA073-1225

Job locations

Green Vale Laundry, Llanfrechfa Grange, Cwmbran, NP44 8YN

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge – Essential

• Range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theory or practical experience.
• Knowledge of a full range of trade procedures acquired through a 4‑year accredited training course on required equipment; Level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent plus relevant training or equivalent experience, and additional training and developed skills such as pneumatics/hydraulics.
• Significant experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance and able to demonstrate versatility and flexibility.

Qualifications and Knowledge – Desirable

• Specialist knowledge of industrial laundry maintenance.
• Evidence of significant CPD.
• Healthcare engineering‑related CPD.
• Recognised qualifications in both mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Qualifications and experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC programming and steam generator control systems.

Experience – Essential

• Significant experience of working within a complex engineering service industry on one or more areas of specialist engineering maintenance.
• Completion of a structured training programme (18th Edition /Gas Safe or F‑Gas Qualification).

Experience – Desirable

• Previous experience of working within the NHS.
• Refrigeration.
• Fire alarm systems.
• Compressors.
• Industrial laundry equipment.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found regarding criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Employer name: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Address: Green Vale Laundry, Llanfrechfa Grange, Cwmbran, NP44 8YN

Employer's website: https://nwssp.nhs.wales/